Patient Care Assistant – Medical Surgical - PCA

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical institution is seeking a Patient Care Assistant in Rochester, Minnesota. The role involves assisting with patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and maintain Basic Life Support certification. This is a part-time position with 12-hour rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Assistant training or equivalent preferred.
• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable patient care situations.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care.
• Carries out delegated skills within functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel.

Education

High school diploma/GED or completion of 12 college credits

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 andcomprehensive 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.

Responsibilities

The skills and responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) align closely with those of a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT), making this a great opportunity for those with CNA experience.

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

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:

Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers 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

$20.00 - $24.26 / hour

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

24-36

Schedule Details

12 hour rotating day/night shifts

Weekend Schedule

Every third weekend and two holidays per year

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 inE-Verifyand 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.

Recruiter

Jennifer Schindeldecker