Nursing Assistant Orthopedic and Spine
Fairview Health Services, Burnsville, MN, United States
Job Overview
Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview
At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all share. Whether you’re providing hands‑on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.
Ridges Hospital is looking for a passionate and hardworking Nursing Assistant to join our Orthopedic and Spine unit. Located in Burnsville, just 20 minutes south of Minneapolis, MN, near the 35 E and 35 W conjunctions. This unit is a 26‑bed unit that cares for adult orthopedics, spine, total joint replacements, general surgery, post‑surgical recovery and medical patients.
This position is a .75 FTE, working 60 hours per 2 week pay period. It involves 12‑hour shifts, every third weekend rotation (Fri, Sat, Sun), and a night shift 7 pm‑7:30 am.
The Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting the professional nurse/caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patients and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and the reordering and stocking of supplies. The Nursing Assistant does not work autonomously but works under the direction of a professional nurse. The Nursing Assistant may be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the manager/charge nurse.
Provides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include:
Personal grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding
Skin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments/creams
Oral hygiene
Specimen collection/testing
Position/ambulating
Changing linens
Promptly answers call lights
Assists the nurse in monitoring patient condition
Accurately takes and records weights, input/output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates, respiration, oxygen saturation
Places patient on/off monitors or equipment
Reports unusual findings to the RN in a timely manner
Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients
Orients patient and their family to the environment
Assures the patient’s belongings are accounted for, documented upon admission, transfer and discharge
Transports patients, equipment, specimen and supplies
Assures patients get to appointments on time
Uses transfer belt when assisting patients with transfers and/or ambulation
Clears, sets up, and maintains rooms and equipment
Orders and stocks supplies
Accurately documents tasks performed on appropriate form
Performs other tasks as needed
License/Certification/Registration
Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program
Six months of recent direct care experience in a long‑term, home care or acute care setting. Appropriate roles may include Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician
Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program
Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. OnTrack participants must be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please refer to the benefits page: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits
oncontract.
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
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Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview
At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all share. Whether you’re providing hands‑on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.
Ridges Hospital is looking for a passionate and hardworking Nursing Assistant to join our Orthopedic and Spine unit. Located in Burnsville, just 20 minutes south of Minneapolis, MN, near the 35 E and 35 W conjunctions. This unit is a 26‑bed unit that cares for adult orthopedics, spine, total joint replacements, general surgery, post‑surgical recovery and medical patients.
This position is a .75 FTE, working 60 hours per 2 week pay period. It involves 12‑hour shifts, every third weekend rotation (Fri, Sat, Sun), and a night shift 7 pm‑7:30 am.
The Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting the professional nurse/caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patients and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and the reordering and stocking of supplies. The Nursing Assistant does not work autonomously but works under the direction of a professional nurse. The Nursing Assistant may be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the manager/charge nurse.
Provides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include:
Personal grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding
Skin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments/creams
Oral hygiene
Specimen collection/testing
Position/ambulating
Changing linens
Promptly answers call lights
Assists the nurse in monitoring patient condition
Accurately takes and records weights, input/output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates, respiration, oxygen saturation
Places patient on/off monitors or equipment
Reports unusual findings to the RN in a timely manner
Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients
Orients patient and their family to the environment
Assures the patient’s belongings are accounted for, documented upon admission, transfer and discharge
Transports patients, equipment, specimen and supplies
Assures patients get to appointments on time
Uses transfer belt when assisting patients with transfers and/or ambulation
Clears, sets up, and maintains rooms and equipment
Orders and stocks supplies
Accurately documents tasks performed on appropriate form
Performs other tasks as needed
License/Certification/Registration
Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program
Six months of recent direct care experience in a long‑term, home care or acute care setting. Appropriate roles may include Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician
Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program
Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. OnTrack participants must be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please refer to the benefits page: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits
oncontract.
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
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