Patient Care Assistant - Same Day Surgery

Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse and Nurse Manager, the Patient Care Assistant helps prepare patients for surgery and assists them after surgery. This includes but is not limited to:


• Help patients to the bathroom

• Room patients when they arrive and on discharge to home, transports patients to their car


• Wipe down equipment and carts, sets up rooms for next patient and wipes down surgical carts after each use


• Collect patient data including vital signs and weights


• Perform glucose testing and shaving as needed


• Restock area with supplies


• Responsible for coordination of communications and procedures for the nursing unit, process electronic orders and assembling patient's charts and other necessities.

Work Schedule: 0.5 FTE; 20 hrs weekly, Weekday shifts. Day/Evening hours

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS - American Heart Association or BLS - American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
• Completion of a nursing assistant program or Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care or long-term care setting (minimum 6 months at 0.5 FTE within the past two years), or Emergency Room Technician experience (minimum 6 months at 0.5 FTE within the past two years)
• Must have strong organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills with a customer-service orientation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrates basic computers skills or the ability to achieve proficiency within 3 months.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Ability to independently initiate appropriate tasks within the scope of practice of the position.
• Ability to provide individualized care and respond to a variety of patient/family preferences.
• Ability to provide an exceptional patient experience utilizing strong customer service skills.
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CNA Experience
• Six months experience in a health care setting
• Hospital experience strongly desired
• Microsoft office experience
• Knowledge of pre and post-op surgical and GI patients
• Knowledge of routine order sets in Epic

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.