Patient Care Technician OI

Ridgeview-2; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rotation every other Friday夜

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a Part-Time Nursing Support Associate to assist nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care and help coordinate intra- and inter-departmental activities. The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction and accurate documentation.

The position primarily serves the Orthopedic Institute Inpatient unit, with potential to float to other medical-surgical units as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred Nursing Assistant certification.
• Health Unit Coordinator course is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process admissions, transfers, and discharges in the EMR per unit requirements.
• Complete clerical tasks including restocking and ordering supplies.
• Coordinate patient movement and communicate unit activities to staff.
• Assist RN with direct and indirect patient care.
• Document care activities according to policies and forms.
• Demonstrate competency in the Orthopedic Institute Inpatient unit.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Computer basics

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 90 days

Tools

EMR system

Job description

• Base Pay $20.15 - $27.40 / Hour
• Job Category Nursing Support
• Employee Type Part Time Benefit Elig

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for assisting nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions at the direction of the professional nursing staff. This position is responsible for assisting staff in the coordination of intra-and inter-departmental activities and communication.

Job Functions

• Processes admissions, transfers, discharges in the electronic medical record per system and hospital requirements. and schedules appointments.
• Completes assigned clerical responsibilities, including restocking/ordering of supplies for unit.
• Coordinates the care and movement of the patient between other departments or locations; and communicates pertinent information regarding unit/department activities to the appropriate staff.
• Under the direction of an RN, assists the nursing staff with direct and non-direct patient care functions.
• Obtains and articulates pertinent data in an objective manner.
• Documents the various aspects of care according to the established policies and procedures on appropriate forms and records.
• Demonstrates competencies in the specialty area of the Orthopedic Institute Inpatient unit.
• Assists with cleaning of designated items and equipment.
• Provides professional and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
• Recommends opportunities for and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Location: The Orthopedic Institute Inpatient Care Unit will be the primary location. May work in the pre-operative and post-anesthesia (phase 2 recovery only) areas at the Orthopedic Institute. May float to other medical-surgical units at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Knowledge of basic computer functions
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situation and diverse patient populations
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environment
• High school graduate or equivalent

License/Certification

• BLS Certification or obtained with 90-days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Nursing Assistant and/or HUC experience
• Possession of a Nursing Assistant Certificate
• Completion of Health Unit Coordinator course

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Weekend Rotation Every Other Friday Night