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