Patient Care Specialist - Family Medicine

Mayo Clinic; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is seeking a Patient Care Specialist (PCS) who provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and accepts delegation from care team members: physicians, APPs, RN, LPN, and MA. The PCS assists in meeting patient and family needs while maintaining the unit’s environment and performance of clerical duties.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning, quality, and

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Collect and document patient care data and communicate information to patients, families, and the care team.
• Support the unit by helping to maintain the environment of care and performing unit-based clerical duties.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and teamwork; pursue continuous learning and quality improvement.

Job description

The Patient Care Specialist (PCS) provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and accepts delegation from care team members: physicians, advanced practice providers, RN, LPN, MA in meeting the needs of the patient/family.

The direct care role includes providing care, collecting and documenting patient care data and communicating information to patients, families, and care team members. In the indirect patient care role, the PCS supports the unit by helping to maintain the environment of care and performing unit-based clerical duties.

The PCS demonstrates strong organizational skills and teamwork. A commitment to continuous learning, quality, and excellence are important components of this role. Utilization of multiple computer applications is required.

This role will work with patients throughout the life span with multiple conditions.