Clinical Assistant - Progressive Care - R4

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

About the role

The patient care team on Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care inpatient units consists of a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Clinical Assistant (CA). CAs are an integral part of hands-on patient care. Working under the direction and supervision of an RN, they perform tasks such as taking and recording vital signs, conducting designated tests, collecting patient samples, and supporting patients in all activities of daily living. CAs welcome and acclimate patients and their families to the unit, interact with unit staff, physicians, and other hospital department personnel, and ensure timely, accurate communication and documentation in a harmonious, team-oriented, customer-friendly environment. CAs must function competently in a computerized medical setting. AHA-BLS certification is required but is not a qualifying factor for the position.

The three principal duties of this position are:

• Patient Care: Works under the direction of RNs to provide responsive, service-oriented patient care.
• Testing: Conducts various patient tests and specimen collection as directed by RN.
• Clerical: Functions as the “front door” to the unit, providing customer service-oriented communication and clerical support.

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
• Previous experience as a nurse aide, satisfactory completion of a nurse aide training program, or other relevant clinical experience involving ambulating, bathing, and feeding patients. Alternatively, successful completion of PLA Competency-based training.
• AHA-BLS (American Heart Association Basic Life Support) certification is required within 6 months of hire; a current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to the date of renewal.
• Competency to perform the Heimlich Maneuver.
• Ability to demonstrate positive communication skills while performing job duties.
• Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital staff, physicians, and visitors.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to attend and complete CVPH education requirements satisfactorily.
• Meets requirements for pre-employment screening and physical exam.
• Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction, and prioritize.
• As applicable, training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is provided.