Patient Care Assistant (Nursing Assistant/HUC) - Med/Surg

HealthPartners • Stillwater, MN

30d

About The Position

As a Patient Care Assistant (Nursing Assistant), you will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to assist in 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. Responsible for coordination of communications and procedures for the nursing unit, process electronic orders and assembling patient's charts and other necessities.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following: High school diploma or equivalent
• HS Diploma 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
• Current BLS - American Heart Association or BLS - American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
• Must have 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.

Nice To Haves

• CNA experience
• HUC or unit clerk experience
• Microsoft office experience
• Prior experience in acute care or hospital setting
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry
• 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

Responsibilities

• assist in delivery of patient care including personal hygiene and daily activities
• transporting patients and equipment
• setting up and maintaining patient rooms
• reordering/stocking of supplies
• coordination of communications and procedures for the nursing unit
• process electronic orders
• assembling patient's charts and other necessities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees