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Patient Care Assistant – Medical Departments – Part Time

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Mayo Clinic

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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. Mayo Clinic is an academic medical center.

Posted Oct 6

Shift and hours
8 or 12-⁠hour shifts · rotating 8 or 12 hour rotating shifts.
Unit and setting
Medical Surgical · Hospital Medical Surgical: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for a diverse patient population including general medical, general surgery, orthopedics, oncology, and urology.
License
CNA license
Term
PermanentPart time

Do you qualify?

Certification
current BLS for Health Care Providers (AHA 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
18 years of age before start date Must be 18 years of age prior to start date.
Also asks
12 college credits or high school diploma/GED
Also asks
able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.

Preferred

Also asks
Nursing Assistant training or equivalent

What it pays

Eligibility
Not benefits eligible Benefits Eligible No

Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • continuing education and advancement opportunities

The role and schedule

Day to day
assists staff with delegated direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision
Day to day
carries out delegated skills limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel The Patient Care Assistant carries out delegated skills that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel.
Floating
float pool across NWWI hospital departments Float pool: Staff are scheduled and work in a variety of hospital departments across the NWWI region.
Unit
Medical Surgical Wishart 2 Medical Surgical Wishart 2: 17-bed unit that cares for a diverse patient population including general medical and general surgical.
Unit
Medical Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit Medical Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for surgical, general medical, and interventional cardiac care.
Unit
Neuro/Peds/Trauma Neuro/Peds/Trauma: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for surgical, general medical, traumas, neurological and neurosurgical, and pediatrics.
Unit size
40-bed unit Medical Surgical: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for a diverse patient population including general medical, general surgery, orthopedics, oncology, and urology.
Unit size
17-bed unit
Weekends
every other or every third weekend Every other or every third weekend and 2 to 3 holidays per year.
Holidays
2 to 3 holidays per year
Travel
works across a variety of hospital departments in the NWWI region
Details
24-36 hours per pay period Hours/Pay Period 24-36
Details
BLS certification provided in orientation for candidates who lack it

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

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.

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.

We have openings in

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

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

Medical Surgical Wishart 2: 17-bed unit that cares for a diverse patient population including general medical and general surgical.

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

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

No

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

24-36

Schedule Details

8 or 12 hour rotating shifts. Available options discussed during interview.

Weekend Schedule

Every other or every third weekend and 2 to 3 holidays per year. Available options discussed during interview.

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?

In Eau Claire, WI

Eau Claire, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent
$1,045/mo
Household income
$67,395/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Eau Claire, WI

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