Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool, Nights - PCA

Mayo Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Pre-Tax Savings (HSA/FSAs)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care under a registered nurse's supervision. This role requires a High School diploma or GED and BLS certification at hire, with preferred experience in nursing or medical assisting.

The position offers a non-exempt status, full-time hours, and a varied night shift schedule. LNA/CNA and inpatient experience are considered advantageous for applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• BLS certification required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains BLS competency.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of Block 1 in Nursing OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR required 6 months of experience in the healthcare setting within the last year.
• LNA or CNA preferred, 1 year of inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Communicate data reflective of the patient's status and delegated tasks; work flexible hours including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support certification (BLS)

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which support and complement nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. At a minimum, the PCA carries out designated skills that are within those functions of a certified nursing assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. The PCA communicates data reflective of the patient's status and delegated tasks and/or functions. The incumbent works flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of Block 1 in Nursing OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR required 6 months of experience in the healthcare setting within the last year.
• LNA or CNA preferred, 1 year of inpatient experience preferred.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.00 - $25.59 / hr

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

60

Schedule Details

Nights Hours: 1900 - 0730 5 x 12 hour shifts per pay period

Weekend Schedule

Minimum of 4 & maximum of 5 weekend shifts per 6 week schedule (Friday/Saturday)

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the EOE is the Law. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.