Clinical Associate - 9W - 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, transporting patients, 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 temperatures, pulse rates, respiratory rates, blood pressures, intake and outputs, weights, and abdominal girths.
• 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.
• Answers telephone and patient call bells, relaying messages accurately and promptly.
• Completes errands as requested.
• Removes out-of-date items.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date. Prior patient care experience preferred.

Qualifications

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