Patient Care Partner

Avera Heart Hospital, South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital, South Dakota, is seeking a dedicated CNA/Medical Assistant to support the clinical team in a patient-centered care model. You will assist with ambulation, feeding, toileting, and basic procedures under RN direction while handling clerical tasks to keep the unit running smoothly.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year of acute care experience preferred, and BLS certification before orientation ends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA/MA/PCA program preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year acute care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required prior to end of orientation.
• Basic EKG skills required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists clinical team members by performing duties for patients under RN supervision.
• Provides basic patient care such as ambulation, feeding and toileting.
• Performs clerical functions and supports procedures/testing.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Assumes responsibility for patient specimen testing, QC, and equipment maintenance as directed by Lab.

Skills

Basic patient care

Clerical tasks

Patient confidentiality

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA program preferred

MA/PCA program preferred

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.