Health Care Assistant​/Certified Nursing Assistant -Inpatient Medicine

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St.

Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities:
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS Department:
Inpatient MedicineFTE: .8 (64 hours in 2 week pay period)
Workdays:
Varied, including every other weekend

Shift(s):
Rotating Day and Evening 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 RNTakes 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…