Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Med Surg

Olmsted Medical Center; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, MN seeks a Part-Time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) for Med Surg. PRN with rotating days, on-site, direct patient care under RN supervision, and coordination with the health care team.

Starting pay is $20.40 - $29.98 per hour based on experience. Benefits include medical, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, disability coverage, and adoption assistance for staff at 0.5 FTE or higher.

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing assistant program or previous experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision and instruction of the RN to provide direct patient care activities.
• Provides direct patient care for patients of all ages that includes, but not limited to, personal care and hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care.
• Documents patient care appropriate to role in the patient chart.
• Reports directly to supervising RN/LPN or department charge nurse.
• For patients requiring close observation for safety: positions self in room at the bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless directed by RN.
• Assists in set up, take down, and cleaning of equipment.
• Maintains patient room order and keeps rooms adequately stocked.
• Assists with the transport of patients as needed.
• Functions as a health unit coordinator.
• Communicates in a professional manner with patients and colleagues.
• Advocates for the patient at all times.
• Maintains OMC organizational competencies and nursing competencies pertinent to job title and area of work.
• Manages information in accordance with state and federal requirement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing assistant program / certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Med Surg

Job Category: Office/Clerical

Requisition Number: PATIE003915

• Posted : October 28, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

PRN - Rotating Shifts, primarily days

Starting Pay: $20.40 - $29.98 (based on experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications:

• Completion of nursing assistant program or previous experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Previous hospital experience preferred

Job Responsibilities:

• Works under the direct supervision and instruction of the RN to provide direct patient care activities.
• Provides direct patient care for patients of all ages that includes, but not limited to, personal care and hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care.
• Documents patient care appropriate to role in the patient chart.
• Reports directly to supervising RN/LPN or department charge nurse.
• For patients requiring close observation for safety: positions self in room at the bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless directed by RN.
• Assists in set up, take down, and cleaning of equipment.
• Maintains patient room order and keeps rooms adequately stocked.
• Assists with the transport of patients as needed.
• Functions as a health unit coordinator.
• Communicates in a professional manner with patients and colleagues.
• Advocates for the patient at all times.
• Maintains OMC organizational competencies and nursing competencies pertinent to job title and area of work.
• Manages information in accordance with state and federal requirement.
• Other duties as assigned.

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