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_SUMMARY_
Hennepin Healthcare is hiring Healthcare Assistants/Certified Nursing Assistants to work in a variety of our Inpatient Units.
All of these positions are required to work every other weekend, our greatest need is overnights, 11:00 pm to 7:30 am, followed by rotating day/evening (7:00 am-3:30 pm/3:00 pm -11:30 pm) or straight evenings (3:00 pm -11:30) working an average of 56 hours per 2 week pay period.
Within the context of Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS) culture of Patient & Family Centered Care and under direct RN supervision, the Health Care Assistant contributes to the health and well-being of assigned patients by performing quality patient care, technical procedures and related duties that meet established standards. Acts as a competent, caring and collaborative member of the patient care team. May provide clerical support for the unit including identified EHR duties, answering phones, coordinating unit communication, etc.
_RESPONSIBILITIES_
* Using principles of Patient & Family Centered Care develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department and medical center personnel
* Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, and bathing
* Responds to patients call lights in a timely manner, identifies patient needs and provides patients with appropriate response or communicates needs to appropriate team member
* Performs intentional rounding in collaboration with the RN
* Takes and records patient's vital signs as prescribed by nursing protocol or physician order
* Measures, and records patient intake and output according to established protocol and order
* Conducts point of care tests as assigned and/or delegated
* Communicates any changes or pertinent information related to the patient's physical appearance and attitude, I & O, vital signs, and point of care testing to the nurse. Records which nurse was notified for all abnormal results
* Keeps patient room neat, clean and orderly. Changes bed linen as scheduled and as needed
* Escorts patients on foot or transports patients on carts, beds or in wheelchairs
* Procures and stocks equipment and supplies, and insures that equipment is operable and clean
* Greets and relays information to appropriate staff, physicians, or family members
* Takes inventory of patient belongings and valuables as well as documents and secures
* Collects specimens using clean technique and labels appropriately
* Disposes of trash, linens and supplies in an appropriate manner
* Ensures patient and supply rooms are properly stocked; linen is covered
* Supports unit and medical center compliance with Regulatory standards, customer service and other initiatives
* May perform various technical procedures after training, competency validation, and upon delegation from a Registered Nurse, such as maintaining oxygen equipment, performing oral suctioning, routine incision care, providing skin care, applying and changing non-sterile dressings, applying warm and cold compresses or non-prescription topical creams/ointments, 12 lead EKG's, phlebotomies, and discontinuing IVs, saline locks and foley catheters
* Records actions in the EHR.
* Performs clerical duties in EHR; answers phones and triages calls appropriately.
* Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Patient Care Services as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the clients is addressed
_QUALIFICATIONS_
Minimum Education/ Work Experience:
* Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire**(Maintenance of certification/registry is not required after hire.)
-And/or-
* Completion of one semester of clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program
-And/or-
* Enroll in and successful completion of the Hennepin Healthcare determined Nursing Assistant program
-And/or-
* 6 months of acute nursing assistance experience
Preferred Qualifications:
* High school graduate or equivalent
* Basic Life Support
* Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, or EMT
* Current student (enrolled) in a 4 year RN program
* Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record system
* One year Nursing Assistant experience in a similar (hospital) setting
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
* Knowledge of basic medical terminology
* Basic computer knowledge
* Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population
* Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff
* Ability to adapt to sometimes rapidly changing and unpredictable situations
* Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information
* Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HCMC standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient & family centered care, customer service, etc.
License/Certifications:
* Possession of a nursing assistant certificate from the Minnesota Department of Health may be required.
**Title:** *Health Care Assistants - Variety of Units*
**Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*
**Requisition ID:** *240254*
Full Time
$30k-38k (estimate)
04/28/2024
05/11/2024
hospiceofthetwincities.org
Minneapolis, MN
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Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care