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