Clinical Associate

About the role

The role involves performing direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Duties include assisting in providing high quality, cost-effective care, interacting with patients and their families, and transporting patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic physical care to promote patient comfort as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Affords assistance with activities of daily living, making all assigned beds, and safely transporting patients according to WVUH's Safe Patient Handling Policy.
• Performs routine phlebotomy services, excluding line draws, in departments determined by management.
• Monitors vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, intake and output, weight, and abdominal girth according to departmental policy.
• 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 in examinations and diagnostic procedures, and assists with basic rehab/Physical Therapy activities.
• Communicates with RN regarding nutrition issues and provides total care within scope of practice.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to prevent infections and ensure patient, visitor, and employee safety.
• Maintains clean assigned unit equipment and reports necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to maintain smooth communication and functioning of the unit.
• 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• Removes out-of-date items.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

• Demonstrated 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

2-12 hour shifts, 11a-11p, scheduled weekly hours 24, evening shift