| Location | Woodbury, MN |
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.
Work Schedule:
32 hours a week, Monday-Friday, shifts vary to cover 6am-7pm ASC operating hours (8 hour shifts).
No weekends or holidays, occ. Saturday in Q4
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
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!