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Job Overview

Fairview Range is looking for a flexible Unit Assistant (UA) to join our resource pool in Hibbing, MN.

As a member of the resource pool team, you will provide support and coverage in multiple units within the hospital including Behavioral Health, Women’s Health and Birth Center, Acute Care, Surgery, and Emergency Services. This position is an integral part of our team.

The UA functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect quality patient-centered care. The UA performs supportive 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 is full time, working 72-80 hours per two weeks, 8-hour rotating Day/Evening/Night shifts. Weekends: Every other

_Internal posting through: 6/29/25_

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.

Unit Assistant Job Responsibilities

+ Provides direct patient care by assisting in the implementation of the plan of care under the direction of an RN including but not limited to activities of daily living such as dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, bathing, and oral cares, eating and drinking.

+ Observes and anticipates patient needs and requests, displays an interest in patient’s welfare and comfort.

+ Records obtained patient data in EHR.

+ Receives and directs visitors.

+ Answers telephone, relays messages promptly and accurately.

Unit Assistant Job Qualifications

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 previous work experience as a nursing assistant.

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Graduation from a nursing aide program or similarly qualified background.

+ CNA

+ Knowledge of computers and word processing.

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rgafscmeserv

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. 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