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Job description
JOB DETAILS
Department: Med Surg Ortho
FTE: 0.7 (56 hours per pay period)
Workdays: varied including every other weekend
Shift(s) Overnights
Shift Length: 8 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:
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
Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.