Patient Assistant - Orthopedic ASC (casual position)

HealthPartners; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement program

Time away from work

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

TRIA is seeking a Patient Assistant to join our surgery center team. You will provide direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, helping with basic needs and reporting patient information as needed.

As a casual, part-time role with rotating shifts from 06:00 to 19:00, you will assist with ambulation, meals, vitals, and age-appropriate care. BLS certification is required or current.

Qualifications

• BLS provider status per AHA/ARC guidelines.
• Experience as Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Listed on Nursing Assistant Registry preferred.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collect data, record and report patient information to the RN.
• Assist patients with ambulating or using lift devices as needed.
• Assist with nutritional needs (feeding).
• Perform vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure.
• Adapt patient care to age-specific needs.

Skills

BLS provider status (AHA/ARC)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

TRIA is looking to hire a Patient Assistant to join our surgery center team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The Patient Assistant provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing his/her skill and expertise to complement other health care providers. Major functions include: collecting data, recording, and reporting patient information to the RN. Assisting patients with ambulating or providing appropriate activity using lift devices, transfer belts, etc. as necessary; assisting with nutritional needs (feeding); performing vital signs, i.e., temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; measuring and recording intake and output. Patient care is adapted to fit age-specific needs of each patient.

Work Schedule:

casual position, minimum 2 shifts a month, Mon-Fri, occ Sat in Q4
Rotating shifts to cover 0600-1900 operations

Required Qualifications:

• BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, or American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certification preferred
• Listed on the Nursing Assistant Registry preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!