Clinical Associate - Acute Care | Critical Care (Full Time, Part Time - Nights)

Work Location: Orange, California
Shift: Night – 12 hours

About the role

Are you an aspiring healthcare worker working on your pre-reqs for school? Are you a nursing student interested in pediatric nursing when you are done school? Do you have at least 1 year left in school? If so, this might be the right fit for you. We are looking for candidates who are able to commit to 2 12-hour shifts per week. We currently do not have any per diem (1 shift/week) openings.

The Clinical Associate is responsible for supporting nurses, physicians, and other hospital staff in administering holistic care to patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities and assisting with day-to-day tasks. Functions in multiple roles on the designated unit to provide clerical, secretarial, and housekeeping support. Works collaboratively with nurses, physicians, patients, ancillary services, and other internal and external customers to provide quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support nurses, physicians, and hospital staff in patient care.
• Provide clerical, secretarial, and housekeeping support on the designated unit.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure quality patient care.

Requirements

• Clinical work experience in a healthcare environment or completion of CNA training, EMT training, Medical Assistant training, or student nurse who has completed at least one (1) quarter or semester of clinical experience.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job.
• Ability to follow computer downtime procedures.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to prioritize assigned tasks and meet all expectations for the completion of assigned roles.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to consistently function in an environment that includes varying unpredictable or crises situations.
• Ability to think critically; work independently; manage multiple assignments; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Comprehensive Crisis Management Certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post high school education classes related to healthcare.
• Enrolled in nursing school with completion of one (1) quarter or semester of clinical experience.
• Bilingual.
• Previous hospital/mental health experience related to de-escalation and creating a safe and therapeutic environment.

Skills

• Bending, carrying objects, climbing, keyboard use/repetitive motion, pinching/fine motor activities, push/pull, reaching forward, reaching overhead, sitting, squat/kneel/crawl, standing, talking or hearing, taste or smell, twisting, walking, wrist position deviation.
• Lifting (Floor to waist level): Constant 67% or more, Frequent 36-66%, Occasional 0-35%.
• Lifting (Waist level and above): Constant 67% or more, Frequent 36-66%, Occasional 0-35%.
• Sensory requirements: Color discrimination, depth perception, far vision, hearing, near vision.

Work Environment

• Light to moderate energy level.
• Lift and carry 25-35 lbs.
• Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (e.g., empty bed, stretcher).
• Exposure to airborne communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, dust particulate matter, extreme noise levels, extreme temperatures, radiation, uneven surfaces, or elevations.

Pay

Pay Range: Minimum $23.00, Midpoint $27.94, Maximum $32.88. Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.