Patient Care Technician - Certified (PCT) | Medical Surgical Unit

Avera Granite Falls; Granite Falls (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Granite Falls is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse Aide to provide direct patient care and clerical support on a rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays schedule in Granite Falls, MN. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and helping maintain a safe, compassionate environment.

The role includes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, documentation of care, and ensuring patient comfort and safety in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license obtained and active in the state of practice.
• Active license in the state within 180 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent is preferred.
• Less than 1 year related healthcare experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and basic care.
• Perform vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and weight.
• Maintain clean, safe environment and proper patient positioning.
• Transport patients and assist with meals, feeding and hygiene.
• Document care accurately and communicate changes to nursing staff.
• Support with admissions, discharges, and routine clerical duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) licensure

High School diploma or GED

Less than 1 year related experience

Job description

Location:Avera Granite Falls HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$22.60 - $24.50Position HighlightsJob Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve with providing direct resident care.Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.Work ScheduleDay/night Shift: 6:45 a.m.-7:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.Includes every third weekend and 2 holidays per year rotationYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewProvides clerical and nursing assistant support services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.What you will doProvides assistance to patients with their activities of daily living.Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.Performs or assists patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting patients in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.Performs clerical duties related to procedures such as admission, discharge, and transfers. Keeps patient records current. Enters data into the computer.Understands and follows established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 180 DaysPreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:High School or GED EquivalentLess than 1 year Related experience or trainingMinimum Age Requirements18Expectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].