PCT/ NA - Float Pool - FT
About The Position
Assists nursing personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Performs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Assist with clinical duties as delegated within roles and responsibilities, personalized training and competency, and needs of specific ambulatory setting. Assists with taking vital signs. Maintains stock of medical supplies needed for registered nurse or physician. Complies with all patient duties assigned. The Nursing Assistant serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. Administer delegated tasks and treatments. Record vital statistics and other basic health information. Provide assistance with basic health care needs including rooming the patients, daily living activities; emotional and spiritual needs. Will collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients as needed. Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare. Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Clean patient areas or treatment rooms.
Requirements
- Good human relations and communication skills.
- Ability to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed nurse.
- Ability to acquire a 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.
- Certification is required if designated by law (i.e. Home Care).
Responsibilities
- Assist with clinical duties as delegated within roles and responsibilities, personalized training and competency, and needs of specific ambulatory setting.
- Assists with taking vital signs.
- Maintains stock of medical supplies needed for registered nurse or physician.
- Complies with all patient duties assigned.
- Administer delegated tasks and treatments.
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Provide assistance with basic health care needs including rooming the patients, daily living activities; 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 for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
- Clean patient areas or treatment rooms.
Benefits
- Float between various departments, gaining experience in diverse areas of expertise in the Bemidji area!
- No weekends or holidays
- Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
