Job Information
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Clinic Nurse Assistant Longville in Longville, Minnesota
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary function of this position is to provide assistance to the physicians and nursing staff to maintain smooth clinic function. This includes rooming patients, taking vitals, escorting patients, and running errands.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer completion of a nursing assistant program with name on the Registry. Requires one-year experience providing hands on patient care.
License/Certificates:
American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
Special Skills and Aptitudes:
Good understanding of medical terminology
Effective listening, observational, reporting, documentation and communication skills
Use of nursing equipment including BP cuff, stethoscope, EKG machine and pulse oximeter
Experience with taking blood pressure, pulse and respirations
Basic computer knowledge
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct patient care
Room patients for exams
Perform basic assessment, i.e. height, weight, temperature, respirations, blood pressure, visual acuity, EKG’s.
Assist with procedures as appropriate
Perform Phlebotomy tasks as needed.
Transport patients as needed.
Indirect patient care
Chart vital signs per protocol
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
Order and stock supplies as needed in clinic exam rooms.
Communicate patient questions/concerns to nurse or provider accurately and promptly.
Perform errands as needed or requested by nurse or physician.
Answer phone/relay messages accurately and promptly.
Check vaccine refrigerator temperatures and record twice each work day
Demonstrate Standards of Excellence when other duties are assigned.
The estimated starting pay range for this role is $19.91 to $20.78. Actual pay rate offered depends on many factors including each individual employee’s experience level, preferred education/certifications, along with market conditions.
Benefits Flexible schedule Competitive wages Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance options HSA option 401k contribution Paid Time Off
