Patient Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery Center (casual position)

HealthPartners • Bloomington, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TRIA is looking to hire a Patient Assistant to join our surgery center team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. Position Summary: The Patient Assistant provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing his/her skill and expertise to complement other health care providers. Major functions include: collecting data, recording, and reporting patient information to the RN. Assisting patients with ambulating or providing appropriate activity using lift devices, transfer belts, etc. as necessary; assisting with nutritional needs (feeding); performing vital signs, i.e., temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; measuring and recording intake and output. Patient care is adapted to fit age-specific needs of each patient.

Requirements

• BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, or American Red Cross
• M-F, varying day shift start times.
• No weekends or holidays.
• 2 shift minimum per month commitment.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certification preferred
• Listed on the Nursing Assistant Registry preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Responsibilities

• collecting data
• recording, and reporting patient information to the RN
• Assisting patients with ambulating or providing appropriate activity using lift devices, transfer belts, etc. as necessary
• assisting with nutritional needs (feeding)
• performing vital signs, i.e., temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
• measuring and recording intake and output

Benefits

• Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED