Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Full Time - Eau Claire - Nights

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Eau Claire
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, ) and ranked 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
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.

Float pool: Staff are scheduled and work in a variety of hospital departments across the NWWI region.

Inpatient Behavioral Health: Inpatient Unit dedicated to patients with behavioral health needs.

Intensive Care Unit/Progressive Unit: 20 Intensive Care and 6 Progressive Care beds that care for Cardiology/CV Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgical, Dialysis, Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), Septic Shock, Abdominal and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repairs, and Level II Trauma.

Medical Surgical: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for a diverse patient population including general medical, general surgery, orthopedics, oncology, and urology.

Medical Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for surgical, general medical, and interventional cardiac care.

Neuro/Peds/Trauma: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for surgical, general medical, traumas, neurological and neurosurgical, and pediatrics.

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.

Additional qualifications
Certified Nursing Assistant on State of Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry in "non-expired" status (preferred). Patient care skills, knowledge of infection control and safety procedures, medical terminology, strong verbal and written communication skills. Requires independent judgment, a high level of motivation, accountability, flexibility, interest in patient care, and compassion for people.

License or certification
Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provides from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 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.

Exemption status
Non-exempt

Compensation Detail
$16.29 - $21.68 / hour

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours / Pay period
60-72

Schedule details
Full time positions ranging from 60 hours every two weeks to 72 hours every two weeks. 12 hour night shifts Sunday night through Thursday night.

Weekend schedule
Every third Sunday. No Fridays or Saturdays included. Holiday rotation required.

International Assignment
No

Site description
Eau Claire, with a metro area of 163,000 is home to the 11,000 students at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Strong schools, low crime rate, and a reasonable cost of living may be expected. With an abundance of outdoor activities, The city also serves as the retail center for west central Wisconsin and the major metro area of Minneapolis/St. Paul is 90 minutes away. Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire is recognized as a Best Hospital in Northwestern Wisconsin and within the top 5 for Hospitals in Wisconsin (U.S. News & World Report, ).

Recruiter
Jennifer Schindeldecker

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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