CNA/PCT - Rheumatology - FT

Sanford Health•Bemidji, MN

1d•$18 - $24

About The Position

The CNA/PCT assists nursing personnel with patient care activities and related services to support patients’ personal needs and comfort. The role works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in an ambulatory setting and provides care during scheduled work periods. The position is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week and 10-hour day shifts. Department hours are Monday through Friday during the daytime.

Requirements

Good human relations and communication skills.
Ability to follow procedures and instructions given by a licensed nurse.
Ability to acquire basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology, and equipment within the assigned service area.

Nice To Haves

Certification and registration with the Minnesota Board of Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with clinical duties as delegated, consistent with role responsibilities, training, competency, and the needs of the ambulatory setting.
Take patients’ vital signs.
Maintain stocks of medical supplies for registered nurses or physicians.
Complete assigned patient care duties and delegated tasks and treatments.
Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
Assist with rooming patients and with activities of daily living, as well as patients’ emotional and spiritual needs.
Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients as needed.
Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use, clean equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
Clean patient areas or treatment rooms.