Health Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant - Inpatient Medicine

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct RN supervision and within the context of Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS) culture of Patient & Family Centered Care, the Health Care Assistant contributes to the health and well-being of assigned patients by performing quality patient care, technical procedures, and related duties that meet established standards. The role acts as a competent, caring, and collaborative member of the patient care team. The position may also provide clerical support for the unit, including identified EHR duties, answering phones, and coordinating unit communication.

Requirements

Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire (Maintenance of certification/registry is not required after hire.)
OR Completion of one semester of clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program
OR Enroll in and successful completion of the Hennepin Healthcare determined Nursing Assistant program
OR 6 months of acute nursing assistance experience
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population
Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff
Ability to adapt to sometimes rapidly changing and unpredictable situations
Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information
Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HCMC standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient & family centered care, customer service, etc.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent
Basic Life support
Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, or EMT
Current student (enrolled) in a 4 year RN program
Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record system
One year Nursing Assistant experience in a similar (hospital) setting

Responsibilities

Using principles of Patient & Family Centered Care, develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patients and families, team members, department, and medical center personnel.
Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, and bathing.
Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner, identifies patient needs, and provides appropriate response or communicates needs to the appropriate team member.
Performs intentional rounding in collaboration with the RN.
Takes and records patient’s vital signs as prescribed by nursing protocol or physician order.
Measures and records patient intake and output according to established protocol and order.
Conducts point of care tests as assigned and/or delegated.
Communicates any changes or pertinent information related to the patient’s physical appearance and attitude, I & O, vital signs, and point of care testing to the nurse. Records which nurse was notified for all abnormal results.
Keeps patient room neat, clean, and orderly. Changes bed linen as scheduled and as needed.
Escorts patients on foot or transports patients on carts, beds, or in wheelchairs.
Procures and stocks equipment and supplies, and ensures that equipment is operable and clean.
Greets and relays information to appropriate staff, physicians, or family members.
Takes inventory of patient belongings and valuables as well as documents and secures them.
Collects specimens using clean technique and labels appropriately.
Disposes of trash, linens, and supplies in an appropriate manner.
Ensures patient and supply rooms are properly stocked; linen is covered.
Supports unit and medical center compliance with Regulatory standards, customer service, and other initiatives.
May perform various technical procedures after training, competency validation, and upon delegation from a Registered Nurse, such as maintaining oxygen equipment, performing oral suctioning, routine incision care, providing skin care, applying and changing non-sterile dressings, applying warm and cold compresses or non-prescription topical creams/ointments, 12 lead EKGs, phlebotomies, and discontinuing IVs, saline locks, and foley catheters.
Records actions in the EHR.
Performs clerical duties in EHR; answers phones and triages calls appropriately.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Patient Care Services as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the clients is addressed.