Patient Care Assistant - Med Surg - PCA
Menomonie, Wisconsin
You'll assist RNs with delegated direct and indirect patient care under their supervision. Mayo Clinic is an academic medical center.
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · Day and night shifts, rotating 12 Hour Shifts, Day/ Night Rotating
- Unit and setting
- Med Surg · Hospital Patient Care Assistant - Med Surg - PCA
- License
- CNA license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- Certification
- Current BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Also asks
- Must be 18 before start date Must be 18 years of age prior to start date.
- Also asks
- Able to adapt to unpredictable patient care situations Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
Preferred
- Also asks
- 12 college credits, or a high school diploma/GED plus Nursing Assistant training Completion of 12 college credits -OR- High school diploma/ GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent preferred.
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical: multiple plan optionsMedical: Multiple plan options.
- BenefitsDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement accountDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- BenefitsVision: affordable plan with national networkVision: Affordable plan with national network.
- BenefitsPre-tax HSA and FSA for eligible expensesPre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- BenefitsCompetitive retirement packageRetirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
- Medical
More benefits (4)
- Dental
- Vision
- Pre-Tax Savings (HSA and FSAs)
- Retirement
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Delegated direct and indirect patient care
- Day to day
- Delegated skills within limits set for unlicensed staff The Patient Care Assistant carries out delegated skills that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel.
- Weekends
- Every third weekend Every third weekend, 2 holidays per year
- Holidays
- 2 holidays per year
- Details
- BLS certification included in orientation if you lack it
Ask Mira
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Mayo Clinic’s careers page.
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Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U. S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The skills and responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) align closely with those of a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT), making this a great opportunity for those with CNA experience.
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.
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age prior to start date.
Additional
qualifications
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.
License or
certification
Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers 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
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$20.00 - $27.33 / hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
60
Schedule Details
- 12 Hour Shifts, Day/ Night Rotating
Weekend Schedule
Every third weekend, 2 holidays per year
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law' . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Jennifer Schindeldecker
What's around it?
Menomonie, WI
Living costs about 6% below the US average