Patient Care Assistant Perianesthesia
Saint Paul, MN 
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Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

April 02, 2024

Department:

34003242 Perianesthesia

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-United Service Workers

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a RN, assists in the delivery of patient care. This includes performing personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, or changing linens. Collects and documents vital signs and other observations of patients. This position is also accountable for performing phlebotomy draws as delegated from the lab.

Key Position Details:

  • No Weekends
  • 8-hour shifts
  • Start times vary
  • End Times vary

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

  • Performs personal care/interventions as assigned.
    • Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure.
    • Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
    • Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient.
    • Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
    • Cleans up after service/activity/observation is completed.
    • Provides assistance to the RN with basic treatments and procedures, which include but are not limited to PT/OT, Respiratory, empty tubes, and drains and removing foleys.
    • Provides assistance to the RN for admission, transfer or discharge of patients.
    • Performs hourly rounding.
    • Collects and saves specimens.
    • Perform phlebotomy draws according to hospital standards.
    • Perform Lab tests, which could include blood glucose monitoring and Point of Care (POC) Urine Pregnancy Test.
    • May transport medications excluding controlled substances within the site.
    • May assist with room turnover which could include cleaning and restocking.
    • May participate as a Runner which entails supporting the staff with obtaining and delivering equipment, instruments or specimens.
  • Observes, collects and documents health status data as assigned.
    • Completes measurements according to critical elements of policy/procedures, which may include: temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output.
    • Reports immediately to the RN observations/health status data that are not within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed.
    • Documents according to documentation guidelines.
  • Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
    • Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
    • Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
    • Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
    • May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures).
    • Other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
  • Must meet one of the following requirements:
    Six months of nursing assistant experience
    Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
    Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program


Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED


Licenses/Certifications

  • Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
    Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
    Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
    Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)


Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently


Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
0 to 1 year
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