Patient Care Assistant - La Crosse - Full Time - PCA

Mayo Clinic; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves direct and indirect patient care tasks and requires completion of basic qualifications with BLS certification.

Eligible candidates must be at least 18 and may provide 12 college credits or a high school diploma/GED with Nursing Assistant training. This is a full-time, on-site position with region-wide responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age prior to start date.
• Completion of 12 college credits or High school diploma/GED with Nursing Assistant training or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant assists staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a registered nurse, carrying out delegated skills within the scope of unlicensed personnel.
• Performs delegated nursing functions as allowed by law for unlicensed personnel.

Skills

Adaptability

Nursing support

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 college credits

Nursing Assistant training or equivalent

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (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 assists staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which supports and complements nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Patient Care Assistant carries out delegated skills that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age prior to start date. Additional Qualifications : Completion of 12 college credits -OR- High school diploma/ GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent preferred. Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting. License or Certification : Basic Life Support for Health Care Provides from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. If a candidate does not currently have their Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross the Basic Life Support, certification will be included as part of the orientation program.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $20.00 - $27.33 / hour.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

60-80

Schedule Details

Full-time positions ranging From 60 - 80 hours every two weeks. Shift and schedule options to be discussed at interview. May be required to float regionally based on department needs

Weekend Schedule

Weekend rotation typically required Including every-other or every-third weekend & holiday rotation.

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. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

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.