6E Clinical Associate Full-time Nightshift

About the role

The role involves performing direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Duties include assisting in providing high quality, cost-effective care, interacting with patients and their families, and performing various patient care tasks.

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 in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment, reporting patient concerns, and completing errands as requested.
• Communicates with RN regarding nutrition issues and provides total care within scope of practice.
• Handles out-of-date items and performs other routine unit operations as directed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.

Qualifications

Prior patient care experience preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated competency in the use of Safe Patient Handling equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer service orientation.
• Experience in dealing with multiple demands and good time management skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Night shift