Patient Care Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator (PCA/HUC) - ICU
Full Time
La Crosse, WI 54602
Posted
Job description
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2023) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!
Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits. Eligibility may vary.
Position description
Essential Functions: Assembles charts: admission, transfer & discharge. Uses Electronic Health Record (EHR) to enter data for admissions, transfers & discharges. Communicates patient information to appropriate team members: nursing, other departments, providers. Completes appropriate forms: computer,paper documentation forms. Obtains records, charts, lab and x-ray reports via computer/ or paper chart. Performs receptionist functions with patient's relatives and staff. Assists nursing staff as delegated in performing patient care activities according to established policies/procedures. Measures and records vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperature. Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including mobility, elimination, and nutrition. Assists in the proper lifting of patients utilizing Gait belt and/or E-Z lift or appropriate lift system as indicated. Documents patient cares in accordance with documentation guidelines (i.e., intake, output, height, weight, vital signs, flowsheets, comfort levels). Participates in departmental activities and pursues ongoing education programs to maintain and develop skills. Provides care appropriate to the age and ability of patients served. Maintains a clean and safe environment including equipment maintenance and setup. Helps in maintaining and organizing supplies and equipment. Practices Relationship Based Care Skills. Demonstrates knowledge of unit care standards. Completes all organizational/departmental requirements and education. #ELJ
Qualifications
18 years old and completion of 12 college credits or High school Diploma/GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent.. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Basic computer knowledge and skills. Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and meet deadlines, demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, writing and listening skills. Ability to work effectively in a team setting. Knowledge of medical terminology. Flexibility (Works flexible hours, which include days, evenings, and/or nights, holidays, and weekends). Self-directed. Able to adapt to unpredictable situations.
Additional qualifications
Successful completion of a health unit coordinator program or comparable experience (preferred). Current CHUC certification (preferred). Certified Nursing Assistant on State of Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry in "non-expired" status (preferred).
License or certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers- BCLS – certificate of course completion required and must not expire within 3 months after start date. A scanned copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts, including your full name, must be attached to your profile to be considered.
We will only accept certificates of course completion from the following providers:
Exemption status
Non-exempt
Compensation Detail
$16.29 - $21.68 / hour
Benefits eligible
No
Schedule
Part Time
Hours / Pay period
37.5
Schedule details
7.5 Hour Shifts; Day/Evening
Weekend schedule
Every other weekend and holiday
International Assignment
No
Site description
La Crosse, WI, is a city of 52,000 with a metro area of 120,000 in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, located between Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and Madison, WI. The area offers unlimited, four-season recreational opportunities (biking, golf, hiking the bluffs and cross-country/downhill skiing). We have a great family environment with safe and high-quality schools, including two universities and a technical college. There are sport events, a local symphony orchestra, theaters, children's museum and a civic center.
Recruiter
Stephanie Holper
EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2023) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!
Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits. Eligibility may vary.
Position description
Essential Functions: Assembles charts: admission, transfer & discharge. Uses Electronic Health Record (EHR) to enter data for admissions, transfers & discharges. Communicates patient information to appropriate team members: nursing, other departments, providers. Completes appropriate forms: computer,paper documentation forms. Obtains records, charts, lab and x-ray reports via computer/ or paper chart. Performs receptionist functions with patient's relatives and staff. Assists nursing staff as delegated in performing patient care activities according to established policies/procedures. Measures and records vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperature. Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including mobility, elimination, and nutrition. Assists in the proper lifting of patients utilizing Gait belt and/or E-Z lift or appropriate lift system as indicated. Documents patient cares in accordance with documentation guidelines (i.e., intake, output, height, weight, vital signs, flowsheets, comfort levels). Participates in departmental activities and pursues ongoing education programs to maintain and develop skills. Provides care appropriate to the age and ability of patients served. Maintains a clean and safe environment including equipment maintenance and setup. Helps in maintaining and organizing supplies and equipment. Practices Relationship Based Care Skills. Demonstrates knowledge of unit care standards. Completes all organizational/departmental requirements and education. #ELJ
Qualifications
18 years old and completion of 12 college credits or High school Diploma/GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent.. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Basic computer knowledge and skills. Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and meet deadlines, demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, writing and listening skills. Ability to work effectively in a team setting. Knowledge of medical terminology. Flexibility (Works flexible hours, which include days, evenings, and/or nights, holidays, and weekends). Self-directed. Able to adapt to unpredictable situations.
Additional qualifications
Successful completion of a health unit coordinator program or comparable experience (preferred). Current CHUC certification (preferred). Certified Nursing Assistant on State of Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry in "non-expired" status (preferred).
License or certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers- BCLS – certificate of course completion required and must not expire within 3 months after start date. A scanned copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts, including your full name, must be attached to your profile to be considered.
We will only accept certificates of course completion from the following providers:
- American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider)
- Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers)
- Military Training Network
Exemption status
Non-exempt
Compensation Detail
$16.29 - $21.68 / hour
Benefits eligible
No
Schedule
Part Time
Hours / Pay period
37.5
Schedule details
7.5 Hour Shifts; Day/Evening
Weekend schedule
Every other weekend and holiday
International Assignment
No
Site description
La Crosse, WI, is a city of 52,000 with a metro area of 120,000 in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, located between Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and Madison, WI. The area offers unlimited, four-season recreational opportunities (biking, golf, hiking the bluffs and cross-country/downhill skiing). We have a great family environment with safe and high-quality schools, including two universities and a technical college. There are sport events, a local symphony orchestra, theaters, children's museum and a civic center.
Recruiter
Stephanie Holper
EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
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