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

The Patient Care Assistant works 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.

Work Schedule: 32 hrs weekly / .8 FTE; 0.8 FTE. Days. 7am - 3:30 pm. Every weekend (potential to move to every other weekend as scheduling allows).

Required Qualifications:

* Must have one of the following:

o High school diploma or equivalent
o HS Diploma in progress and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry
o Equivalent work experience in lieu of HS diploma or equivalent may be considered.

* Six (6) months experience in healthcare setting or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry
* 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.
* Current BLS - American Heart Association or BLS - American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer &Health Care Provider)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry
* 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