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

MedStar Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care and support under RN supervision. This role involves direct patient interactions across various age groups, emphasizing communication and collaboration with the healthcare team. You will assist with vital signs, personal hygiene, and ensure patient safety during care.

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing assistant program or previous experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and document patient care.
• Advocate for patients and maintain room order.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Completion of nursing assistant program

Job description

Description

PRN - shifts vary

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

Qualifications:

• Completion of nursing assistant program or previous experience


• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred


• 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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