Health Care Assistant- Med / Surg / Ortho(240203)
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital.
The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484 bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities.
Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education / Work Experience :
- Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire* (Maintenance of certification / registry is not required after hire.)
- And / or-
- Completion of one semester of clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program
- And / or-
- Enroll in and successful completion of the Hennepin Healthcare determined Nursing Assistant program
- And / or-
- 6 months of acute nursing assistance experience
Preferred Qualifications :
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Basic Life Support
- Training / equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, or EMT
- Current student (enrolled) in a 4 year RN program
- Experience with EPIC and / or similar electronic health record system
- One year Nursing Assistant experience in a similar (hospital) setting
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff
- Ability to adapt to sometimes rapidly changing and unpredictable situations
- Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information
- Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HCMC standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient & family centered care, customer service, etc.
License / Certifications :
- Possession of a nursing assistant certificate from the Minnesota Department of Health may be required.
30+ days ago