Patient Care Assistant – Medical Departments – Part Time

Mayo Clinic • Eau Claire, WI

36d • Onsite

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. We have openings in: Float pool: Staff are scheduled and work in a variety of hospital departments across the NWWI region. Medical Surgical: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for a diverse patient population including general medical, general surgery, orthopedics, oncology, and urology. Medical Surgical Wishart 2: 17-bed unit that cares for a diverse patient population including general medical and general surgical. Medical Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for surgical, general medical, and interventional cardiac care. Neuro/Peds/Trauma: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for surgical, general medical, traumas, neurological and neurosurgical, and pediatrics.

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.
• Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• CNA experience is a plus as skills align closely with PCA/PCT roles.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care.
• Supports and complements nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Carries out delegated skills within the scope of unlicensed nursing personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED