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

Olmsted Medical Center; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Patient Care Assistant and Health Unit Coordinator. In this engaging role, you will provide essential patient care, working closely with a dedicated team to ensure the highest standards of health and safety. Your responsibilities will include assisting patients with personal care, vital signs, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to patient well-being, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with nursing assistant program completion or experience.
• BLS certification required; hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including personal care and vital signs.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and document patient care accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

High School Graduate

Completion of Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

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

Job Category: Office/Clerical

Requisition Number: PATIE003259

Posted: March 7, 2025

Part-Time

Locations: Showing 1 location

.75 FTE - Day Shifts - Twelve Hour Shifts

Starting Wage: $19.59 - $24.49 (Based on Experience)

Qualifications:

• High school graduate
• 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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