Patient Care Assistant - Med/Surg

About the role

As a Patient Care Assistant, you will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to assist in the delivery of patient care including personal hygiene and daily activities, transporting patients and equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and reordering/stocking of supplies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications and procedures for the nursing unit
• Process electronic orders
• Assemble patient’s charts and other necessities

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, in progress, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry
• Equivalent work experience in lieu of HS diploma or equivalent may be considered
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills with a customer-service orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Demonstrates basic computers skills or the ability to achieve proficiency within 3 months
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with patients, visitors, and co-workers
• Ability to independently initiate appropriate tasks within the scope of practice of the position
• Ability to provide individualized care and respond to a variety of patient/family preferences
• Ability to provide an exceptional patient experience utilizing strong customer service skills
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
• Current BLS – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA experience
• HUC or unit clerk experience
• Microsoft office experience
• Prior experience in acute care or hospital setting

Skills

Knowledge of pre and post-op surgical/orthopedic and general medical patients

Knowledge and care in the use of all specialized orthopedic equipment

Knowledge of routine order sets in Epic

Benefits

Designed To Support Your Total Health

• Comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities

Pay

N/A

Schedule

0.5 FTE Nights 11:00 pm -7:30 with every other weekend rotation