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

Sioux Center Health; Granite Falls (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Granite Falls Hospital is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct resident care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role includes assisting patients with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, and maintaining a safe, clean environment on a rotating day/night shift that includes weekends and holidays.

Qualified candidates must have CNA certification and be able to work the specified hours. High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• CNA license active in the state of practice within 180 days.
• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to patients with activities of daily living.
• Performs routine nursing assistant duties under RN supervision and contributes to the patient’s plan of care.
• Performs basic clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and documenting findings.
• Maintains clean and organized patient areas and supports with restocking supplies.
• Provides emotional and spiritual support to families and assists with clerical tasks related to admissions and transfers.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

CNA certification

Job description

Location:

Avera Granite Falls Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work 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.

$18.75 - $24.50

Position Highlights

• Job 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 Schedule

• Day/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 rotation

You Belong at Avera

Be 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 Overview

Provides clerical and nursing assistant support services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

What You Will Do

• Provides 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 Qualifications

The 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 Days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 year Related experience or training

Minimum Age Requirements

18

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment 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].