Nursing Assistant

AHS Allina Health System

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Mercy Hospital Until 10/5/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 7, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

Location Address:

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522


Date Posted:

August 05, 2026

Department:

38013210 Mercy 5 East Medical & Surgical Orthopedics

Shift:

Permanent Evenings (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Mercy Service Workers-SMC

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job 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 0.5 (40 hours per two week pay period)
  • 8-hour permanent evenings 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.

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.

About this role

Summary

Assist nurses with patient care, vital signs, personal hygiene, and safety tasks.

Job title

nursing assistant

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Coon Rapids, MN; remote work not allowed

Salary

$21k–$28k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

BLS certificationpatient caredocumentation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patient caremedication transportvital signspersonal care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Coon Rapids, MN, USA

On-site City