Clinical Assistant - Oncology Unit - Full Time

About the Role

This position works collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include constant observation of the patient, notifying nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status, and intervening as needed to maintain patient safety. The role requires effective communication with co-workers, patients, family, and visitors, as well as adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supports the plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of skills verification.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Communicates patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and other staff members, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Completes documentation of patient-related tasks.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction, and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance.

Requirements

• Current state of practice Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 30 days from hire.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) to be obtained within 30 days from hire.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., 24/7, weekend, holiday, on-call availability).

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and hospital/telemetry experience.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.
• The incumbent works in a patient care area, directly with patients, and/or with specimens that could contain communicable diseases, posing an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
• There may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment.