Health Care Assistant- EMT/CNA Emergency Department

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant/EMT/CNA to join their Emergency Department team. This part-time position offers the opportunity to provide essential patient care under RN supervision, contributing to the well-being of patients through various technical procedures and support tasks. You will play a vital role in a collaborative environment, ensuring high standards of patient care while working flexible shifts. This role not only offers a competitive pay rate but also access to a comprehensive benefits program, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about healthcare and patient-centered service.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

License and Certification Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire.
• 6 months of acute nursing assistance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities and responds to call lights.
• Records vital signs and communicates changes to nursing staff.
• Performs clerical duties and maintains patient room cleanliness.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Medical Terminology

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work in a Diverse Environment

Education

Completion of one semester of clinical rotation

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EHR System

Job description

Job Description - Health Care Assistant- EMT/CNA Emergency Department (250132)

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY: We are currently seeking a Health Care Assistant/EMT/CNA to join our Emergency Department. This part-time role will work 0.5 FTE (40 hours per 2 week pay period, 8 hour shifts, evenings, and every other weekend).

Purpose of this position: 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.

A hiring incentive is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

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 ensures 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 Qualifications:

• Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire (Maintenance of certification/registry is not required after hire).
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program.
• Enroll in and successful completion of the Hennepin Healthcare determined Nursing Assistant program.
• 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.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity. We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).