Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant

This is a University of Minnesota position and is on-site at the Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC). This is a 100% appointment, 40 hours / week. The schedule will be 8 : 00am -4 : 30PM, Monday - Friday. Some overtime / Saturday hours may be required. This is an AFSCME Healthcare position. Bargaining unit consideration begins on 11 / 18 / 25 and ends on 11 / 25 / 25.

POSITION SUMMARY

CUHCC's mission is to seek health equity in our community by advancing the well-being of diverse people. The clinic is known for providing high quality care to diverse patients and is moving forward in improving timely access to care for patients. CUHCC is building a care model that seeks to improve care at four different points : before the visit, during the visit, after the visit and between visits. The Nursing Assistant will focus on providing care before and during the patient's appointment. This position will work alongside the providers, interpreters, nurses and other members of the patient's care team. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team is essential to this position along with demonstrating professional and respectful interactions with everyone.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Patient Contact / Care : 85%
• Reviews the electronic health record and plan care in preparation for provider visit
• Assists with psychiatric or medical needs as they arise : same day referral to medical, lab follow up and hospital transfers
• Interviews patients, checks vital signs, performs assessments appropriate to patient age and visit @type, obtain consents, prints out lab reports, hospital discharge summaries, and related documents
• Assists providers with procedures, EKGs, and exams once proficient
• Administers medications and injections, including vaccines once trained and competencies approved.
• Works with the care team including medical providers, psychiatry providers, mental health nurse practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses and other staff.
• Contacts patients with lab results or other needs.
• Assist team members in delivering patient care throughout the visit to maintain clinic flow
• Provides patient health education materials around diet, symptoms or other areas as outlined in the after-visit summary and / or care plan as directed by a provider.
• Coordinate with the patient and other members of the care team to ensure patients receive assistance for medications, find transportation, or connect to community resources (food shelves, groups, shelters) as needed.
• Other duties : 10%
• Maintains examining rooms / replenish supplies / clean instruments
• Participates in quality improvement projects to improve clinic flow and support to improve patient outcomes
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)
• CUHCC reserves the right to modify this job description within the parameters of the job classification.
• This position requires a criminal background check.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

About the Department

CUHCC serves nearly 11,000 patients a year through over 55,000 visits annually. The patient population comes from over 12 different racial and ethnic groups that span five continents. CUHCC's mission is to seek health equity in our community by advancing the well-being of diverse people. Candidates must be able to adapt behaviors to others' styles; interact with people who have different values, cultures, or backgrounds; be of service to difficult people; optimize the benefits of having a diverse workforce. Teamwork is an essential skill to promote synergy within the organization. Candidates must be able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well. Staff is expected to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range : Between $21.63 - $22.89 per hour which equates to $44,990.40 - $47,611.20 annually for a 1.0 FTE; depending on education / qualifications / experience

Time Appointment : 100%Appointment Position Type : Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here.