Clinical Assistant - R-6 MedSurg

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 have the ability to take and record vital signs, perform designated tests and collect patient samples, and support patients in all activities of daily living.

CAs meet patients and their families as they enter the unit, welcoming and acclimating them to the unit. They interact with unit staff, physicians, and other hospital department personnel. It is critical that CAs provide timely and accurate communication, accurate documentation, and maintain a harmonious, team-oriented, customer-friendly environment. CAs must be able to function competently in a computerized medical setting.

Responsibilities

• 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 or have satisfactorily completed a nurse aide training program or other relevant clinical experience that required ambulating, bathing, and feeding of patients.
• Or has successfully completed PLA Competency-Based Training.
• AHA-BLS (American Heart Association Basic Life Support) certification is required within 6 months of hire; 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.
• Ability to use 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, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.