**Fairview Range is looking for a dedicated Unit Assistant (UA) to join our Acute Care unit in our med surgery department in Hibbing, MN.** The UA functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse to deliver direct and indirect quality patient-centered care. The UA performs encouraging nursing care appropriate to the age of patients served, including physical hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, socialization, observation, safety, and emotional and physical comfort needs. The UA also maintains a safe and clean working environment, answers call lights, telephones, and relays messages to appropriate personnel. **Schedule:** This position will work 72 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 12-hour rotating day and night shifts with working every third weekend. **Benefits:** This position is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and so much more! _Internal posting through 8/20/2024._ **About this unit:** This unit treats medical, surgical, and pediatric patients. Remodeled in 2015, our unit includes 28 single patient rooms and an adjacent 4-bed ICU. As an integral part of our care team, the UA completes patient-centered care by meeting both the psychological and physical needs of the patients, and ensures efficient care and service in accordance with providers orders, The Joint Commission, nursing, and departmental guidelines. Are you interested in joining our incredible team? Seize the opportunity by applying today! + 28 beds + Multidisciplinary care team including Board Certified/Eligible Hospitalists and sophisticated practice providers, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, Social Workers, RN Case Managers **About Fairview Range** Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services. **Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.** As a Unit Assistant you will be responsible for: + Assisting in implementation of the plan of care under the direction of an RN. This will include, but not limited to, activities of daily living such as dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, bathing, and oral cares, eating and drinking. + Answering telephone; relaying messages promptly and thoroughly. + Recording acquired patient data in EHR. **Required Qualifications:** + Must be 18 years of age or older + Current BLS certification or attends BLS class within 3 months of employment and maintains certification. Current BCS or acquires within three months of employment and maintains certification. **Preferred Qualifications:** + One year of recent work experience as a nursing assistant. + High school diploma or equivalent + Graduation from a nursing aide program + CNA + Knowledge of computers and word processing Keywords: CNA, PCA, nursing assistant, nurse aide, DSP