Job Description

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: 0.5 FTE Evenings. 8- hour shifts with an every other 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)
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the MN 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

Benefits:

Lakeview Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, free parking and employee discounts. Lakeview Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Loan Forgiveness program.

Job Info

Job Identification: 100690

Job Category: Nursing Assistant

Posting Date: 2024-03-06T21:06:42 00:00

Work Schedule: 0.5 FTE Evenings. Includes every other weekend rotation.

Hours Per Week/FTE: 20 hrs weekly / .5 FTE

Job Shift: Evening

Position Type: Part-time regular

Job Category: Nursing Assistant

Department: IP Nursing ICU

Locations: Lakeview Hospital