6 East Clinical Associate Neurosciences Stepdown/EMU, Dayshift
About the role
The role involves performing direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Duties include assisting with patient care, transporting patients, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Responsibilities
- Provides basic physical care to promote patient comfort as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Affords assistance with activities of daily living, making all assigned beds, and safely transporting patients according to WVUH's Safe Patient Handling Policy.
- Performs routine phlebotomy services, excluding line draws, in departments determined by management.
- Monitors vital signs, records intake and outputs, and assists with examinations and procedures.
- Assists with rehabilitation activities and communicates with nurses regarding nutrition issues.
- Maintains cleanliness and safety of the unit, reporting necessary equipment repairs.
- Completes errands as requested and removes out-of-date items.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date, and prior patient care experience preferred.
Qualifications
Education, certification, and/or licensure requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated competency in the use of Safe Patient Handling equipment.
- Excellent communication skills and strong customer service orientation.
- Experience in managing multiple demands and good time management skills.
Benefits
No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.
Pay
No specific pay details are provided in the job posting.
Schedule
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