Patient Care Partner

Avera Heart Hospital, South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a regular full-time nursing assistant/medical support role to assist the clinical team with patient care, basic clerical duties, and testing support. Responsibilities include ambulation, feeding, toileting, and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Minimum high school diploma or GED required; CNA/MA/PCA training preferred. BLS before orientation ends and basic EKG skills within 6 months are required; 6 months to 1 year acute care experience is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required (if hired after Jan 1, 2003).
• CNA/Medical Assistant/PCA or similar program preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year acute care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required before end of orientation.
• Basic EKG skills required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical team members with a variety of duties for patients.
• Provide basic patient care such as ambulation, feeding and toileting.
• Perform clerical tasks and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Support patient procedures and testing as directed by the Laboratory.

Skills

Basic patient care

Clerical duties

Ambulation

Confidentiality

BLS certification

EKG basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA/Medical Assistant/PCA program

Job description

Location:Sioux Falls, SDWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Position HighlightsPosition Summary:Assists clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the patient focused care model and under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse. Provides clerical functions, basic patient care functions such as ambulation, feeding, toileting, as well as technical functions to support patient procedures and testing. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.Work Schedule:Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends, as hospital needs demand.Education/Experience:High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate required (if hired after January 1, 2003). Completion of CNA program, Medical Assistant Program, PCA or like program preferred. 6 months to 1 year continuous experience in an acute care setting preferred.Licensure/Certification:BLS certification required prior to end of orientation. Basic EKG skills required within 6 months of employment.