Title: Patient Care Assistant - Med/Surg - PCA (Sparta)

Location: Sparta, Wi, 54656, US

Company: Mayo Clinic

Reports to assigned nurse manager and receives direction from assigned registered nurse(s).

The Patient Care Assistant assists staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which supports and complements nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Patient Care Assistant carries out delegated skills that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel.

Must be 18 years of age prior to start date.

Completion of 12 college credits -OR- High school diploma/ GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent preferred.  Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.

Certified Nursing Assistant on State of Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry in "non-expired" status (preferred). Completion of 12 college credits -OR- High school diploma/ GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent preferred.  Special Skills Demonstrates ability to multi-task under stressful situations. Demonstrates ability to communicate, collaborate and manage relationships with interdisciplinary members while maintaining patient/family centeredness and safety in a timely, efficient and equitable manner. Keyboard experience preferred.

If a candidate does not currently have their Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross the Basic Life Support, certification will be included as part of the orientation program.  Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provides from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.