8SE Heart & Vascular Stepdown – Clinical Associate (CA) – 0.6 Part-time Nightshift

About the role

The role involves performing direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care activities, interacting with patients and their families, 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 as needed.
• Safely transports and patients according to WVUH's Safe Patient Handling Policy to all tests and procedures.
• Transports specimens and items throughout the facility.
• Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing, and maintains quality control testing & logs.
• On Subacute Unit, performs routine phlebotomy services, excluding line draws, in departments determined by management.
• Obtains and records vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, intake and output, weight, and abdominal girth.
• Supports respiratory care by setting up equipment for oxygen administration and encouraging the usage of Incentive Spirometers.
• Reports patient concerns and changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists with examinations and diagnostic procedures as directed by the physician and registered nurse.
• Assists with basic rehab/Physical Therapy activities, such as active and passive range of motion and ambulation.
• Communicates with RN regarding nutrition issues and provides total care within scope of practice (vital signs, activities of daily living).
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to prevent and control infections.
• Maintains clean assigned unit equipment according to departmental procedures.
• Reports necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to maintain smooth communication and functioning of the unit.
• Answers telephone and patient call bells, relaying messages accurately and promptly.
• Completes errands as requested.
• Removes out-of-date items.

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 and Abilities

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

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Night shift