Patient Care Assistant (Nursing Assistant) - MICU

Healthpartners • Stillwater, MN

131d

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. You will be responsible for coordination of communications and procedures for the nursing unit, processing electronic orders, and assembling patient's charts and other necessities. The work schedule is 0.75 FTE with 12-hour shifts during the day, including every third weekend rotation.

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, or 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).
• 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 computer 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.
• 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.
• Transport patients and equipment.
• Set up and maintain patient rooms.
• Reorder and stock supplies.
• Coordinate communications and procedures for the nursing unit.
• Process electronic orders and assemble patient's charts and other necessities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED