Health Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant

J **OB DETAILS

Department: SICU FTE: .9 (72 hours per pay period) *Workdays:*Varied, including every 3rd weekend *Shift(s): *Overnights *Shift Length:*12 hours

*Purpose of this position: *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

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• 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
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• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, and bathing
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• 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
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• Performs intentional rounding in collaboration with the RN
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• Takes and records patient’s vital signs as prescribed by nursing protocol or physician order
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• Measures, and records patient intake and output according to established protocol and order
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• Conducts point of care tests as assigned and/or delegated
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• 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
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• Keeps patient room neat, clean and orderly. Changes bed linen as scheduled and as needed
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• Escorts patients on foot or transports patients on carts, beds or in wheelchairs
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• Procures and stocks equipment and supplies, and insures that equipment is operable and clean
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• Greets and relays information to appropriate staff, physicians, or family members
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• Takes inventory of patient belongings and valuables as well as documents and secures
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• Collects specimens using clean technique and labels appropriately
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• Disposes of trash, linens and supplies in an appropriate manner
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• Ensures patient and supply rooms are properly stocked; linen is covered
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• Supports unit and medical center compliance with Regulatory standards, customer service and other initiatives
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• 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
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• Records actions in the EHR
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• Performs clerical duties in EHR; answers phones and triages calls appropriately
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• 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
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QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

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• Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire**(Maintenance of certification/registry is not required after hire.)
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-And/or-

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• Completion of one semester of clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program
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-And/or-

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• Enroll in and successful completion of the Hennepin Healthcare determined Nursing Assistant program
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-And/or-

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• 6 months of acute nursing assistance experience
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Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

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