Patient Care Assistant (Nursing Assistant) - MICU
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.
Work Schedule: 0.75 FT. noc. 12-hour shifts. (7pm-7:30am). Includes every third weekend rotation.
Required Qualifications:
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 the 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
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