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    Health Care Assistant- Inpatient Medicine - Minneapolis, United States - Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency

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    SUMMARY


    Hennepin Healthcare is hiring a hours per 2 week pay period) Health Care Assistant (HCA)/Certified Nursing Assistant in our Inpatient Medicine Unit.

    This position works 8 hour shifts, overnights, and every other weekend. A sign-on bonus is available for qualifying positions and eligible external candidates.

    (current employees, contract or temporary workers, rehires within a year, and those hired into the nursing assistant program are ineligible).


    Within the context of Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS) culture of Patient & Family Centered Care and under direct RN supervision, the Health Care Assistant contributes to the health and well-being of assigned patients by performing quality patient care, technical procedures and related duties that meet established standards.

    Acts as a competent, caring and collaborative member of the patient care team. May provide clerical support for the unit including identified EHR duties, answering phones, coordinating unit communication, etc.


    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Using principles of Patient & Family Centered Care develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department and medical center personnel
    Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, and bathing
    Responds to patients call lights in a timely manner, identifies patient needs and provides patients with appropriate response or communicates needs to appropriate team member
    Performs intentional rounding in collaboration with the RN
    Takes and records patient's vital signs as prescribed by nursing protocol or physician order
    Measures, and records patient intake and output according to established protocol and order
    Conducts point of care tests as assigned and/or delegated

    Communicates any changes or pertinent information related to the patient's physical appearance and attitude, I & O, vital signs, and point of care testing to the nurse.

    Records which nurse was notified for all abnormal results
    Keeps patient room neat, clean and orderly. Changes bed linen as scheduled and as needed
    Escorts patients on foot or transports patients on carts, beds or in wheelchairs
    Procures and stocks equipment and supplies, and insures that equipment is operable and clean
    Greets and relays information to appropriate staff, physicians, or family members
    Takes inventory of patient belongings and valuables as well as documents and secures
    Collects specimens using clean technique and labels appropriately
    Disposes of trash, linens and supplies in an appropriate manner
    Ensures patient and supply rooms are properly stocked; linen is covered
    Supports unit and medical center compliance with Regulatory standards, customer service and other initiatives
    May perform various technical procedures after training, competency validation, and upon delegation from a Registered Nurse, such as maintaining oxygen equipment, performing oral suctioning, routine incision care, providing skin care, applying and changing non-sterile dressings, applying warm and cold compresses or non-prescription topical creams/ointments, 12 lead EKG's, phlebotomies, and discontinuing IVs, saline locks and foley catheters
    Records actions in the EHR.
    Performs clerical duties in EHR; answers phones and triages calls appropriately.
    Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Patient Care Services as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the clients is addressed


    QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum Education/ Work Experience:
    Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire**(Maintenance of certification/registry is not required after hire.)


    • And/or

    • Completion of one semester of clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program


    • And/or

    • Enroll in and successful completion of the Hennepin Healthcare determined Nursing Assistant program


    • And/or
    -6 months of acute nursing assistance experience


    Preferred Qualifications:
    High school graduate or equivalent
    Basic Life Support
    Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, or EMT
    Current student (enrolled) in a 4 year RN program
    Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record system
    One year Nursing Assistant experience in a similar (hospital) setting


    Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
    Knowledge of basic medical terminology
    Basic computer knowledge
    Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population
    Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff
    Ability to adapt to sometimes rapidly changing and unpredictable situations
    Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information

    Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HCMC standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient & family centered care, customer service, etc.


    License/Certifications:
    Possession of a nursing assistant certificate from the Minnesota Department of Health may be required.

    Title:
    Health Care Assistant- Inpatient Medicine


    Location:
    MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

    Requisition ID: 240368


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