Allina Health·Slaton, Texas
Assists RNs in delivering direct patient care, including personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility assistance. Responsible for collecting and documenting vital signs and maintaining a safe environment for patients.
Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522
July 23, 2026 Department: 38013220 Mercy 3 West Medical & Surgical Shift: Day/Night (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 28 Union Contract: SEIU-4-Mercy Service Workers-SMC Weekend Rotation: Every Other Job Summary: Our 30-bed, GI/GU Med/Surg unit excels in patient care and skill development, specializing in abdominal and urinary procedures. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment for seasoned nurses and new graduates, ensuring efficient, high-quality care in a fun atmosphere. Key
.7 FTE (56 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day/night shifts Every other weekend
Under the direct supervision of a RN, assists in the delivery of patient care. This includes performing personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, or changing linens. Collects and documents vital signs and other observations of patients.
Principle Responsibilities Performs personal care/interventions as assigned.
Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure.
Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient.
Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
Implements activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care.
Collects and saves specimens.
Provides assistance to the RN for admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem care.
May transport medications excluding controlled substances within the site.
Observes, collects and documents health status data as assigned.
Completes measurements according to critical elements of policy/procedures, which may include: temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output.
Reports immediately to the RN observations/health status data that are not within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed.
Documents according to documentation guidelines.
Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures).
Other duties as assigned.
Market context
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