Patient Care Assistant (Nursing Assistant) - MICU

HealthPartners • Stillwater, MN

4d • Onsite

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

• 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 the 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 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
• Education Level: High school or GED