Nursing Assistant
You'll help with patient care under an RN's direct supervision: feeding, bathing, dressing, moving and transporting patients.
Posted Oct 16
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour day/evening shifts · days and evenings 8-hour day/evening shift28 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Unity 1W medical-surgical cardiac unit · Hospital 38023220 Unity 1W Medical Surgical Cardiac
- License
- CNA license
- Term
- Permanent FTE 0.7 (56 hours per two week pay period)0.7 FTE, 56 hours per two-week pay period
Do you qualify?
- Certification
- CNA program completion (one of several options) Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
- Certification
- current BLS from the American Heart Association Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Certification
- current BLS from the American Red Cross Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Certification
- Allina in-house BLS trainingAfter hire · within 30 days of hire Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire
- Experience
- previous direct patient care experience (one of several options) Previous direct patient care experience
- Also asks
- 18 or older, or 17 with a high school diploma or GED 17 years of age with high school diploma or GED
- Also asks
- one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program (one of several options) Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
- Also asks
- Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy completion (one of several options) Completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program
What it pays
- Pay differential
- Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
- Extra pay
- shift and weekend differentials for certain shifts or work
- Eligibility
- benefit eligibility depends on FTE and union representation *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
- Pay reviews
- Starting rate depends on experience, education and the union agreement.
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical and dentalMedical/Dental
- BenefitsPTO and time awayPTO/Time Away
- BenefitsRetirement savings plansRetirement Savings Plans
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
- BenefitsShort-term and long-term disabilityShort-term/Long-term Disability
- BenefitsVoluntary vision, legal and critical illness coverageVoluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
More benefits (9)
- BenefitsTuition reimbursement or continuing medical educationTuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- BenefitsStudent loan support for Federal Public Service Loan ForgivenessStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- BenefitsWell-being dollars and dedicated well-being navigatorsThis includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The role and schedule
- Union
- SEIU-4 union contract (Unity Service Workers) SEIU-4-Unity Service Workers-SUY
- Day to day
- meal trays, snacks and water Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
- Day to day
- walking, transfers, positioning and range-of-motion exercises Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
- Day to day
- temperatures, pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output
- Day to day
- specimen collection Collects and saves specimens.
- Day to day
- helps RN with admissions, transfers, discharges and post-mortem care Provides assistance to the RN for admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem care.
- Day to day
- fall prevention plan activities Implements activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care.
- Day to day
- answers call lights for assigned and other patients Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
- Day to day
- may transport medications, not controlled substances, within the site May transport medications excluding controlled substances within the site.
- Weekends
- every other weekend Every other weekend
- Details
- lifts up to 32 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs frequently Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on AHS Allina Health System’s careers page.
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Location Address
550 Osborne Rd NE Fridley, MN 55432-2718
Date Posted
October 16, 2026 Department
38023220 Unity 1W Medical Surgical Cardiac Shift
Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length
- 8 hour shift Hours Per Week:
28 Union Contract
SEIU-4-Unity Service Workers-SUY Weekend Rotation
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Summary
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: FTE 0.7 (56 hours per two week pay period) 8-hour day/evening shift Every other weekend
Job Description
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. Required Qualifications Must meet one of the following
requirements
- 18 years of age OR:
- 17 years of age with high school diploma or GED
Must meet one of the following
requirements
- Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program OR:
- Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program OR:
- Completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program OR:
- Previous direct patient care experience
Licenses/Certifications Must meet one of the requirements below
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR:
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross OR:
- Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire
Physical Demands Medium Work
Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $21.33 to $27.78 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include
Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.