Patient Care Assistant - Med/Surg - PCA

Mayo Clinic • Menomonie, WI

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About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant assists staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which supports and complements nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Patient Care Assistant carries out delegated skills that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel. The skills and responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) align closely with those of a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT), making this a great opportunity for those with CNA experience.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age prior to start date
• Completion of 12 college credits -OR- High school diploma/ GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent preferred
• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED