Hennepin Healthcare·Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Health Care Assistant provides quality patient care and technical procedures under RN supervision within a patient and family-centered care model. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and performing clerical duties in the EHR.
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
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.
Candidates must have a current Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry certification, completion of a nursing program clinical rotation, or equivalent acute nursing experience. A high school diploma and Basic Life Support training are preferred.
Market context
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