Clinical Associate (JR24-48772)

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Assists in providing high quality, cost-effective care by performing delegated tasks. Proactively interacts with patients families and other customers to ensure a family centered experienceMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Prior patient care experience preferred.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists in direct patient care by providing basic physical care to promote patient comfort as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Assists all assigned patients with activities of daily living according to need in a timely manner including making all assigned beds.

Safely transports and patients according to WVUH's Safe Patient Handling Policy to all tests and procedures as well as escorts patients for discharge.

Transports specimens and items throughout the facility.

Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control testing & logs, according to department policy. On Subacute Unit, CNAs are not permitted to do glucose monitoring.

Performs routine phlebotomy services, excluding line draws, in departments determined by management.

Obtains and records assigned patient temperatures, pulse rates, respiratory rates, blood pressures, intake and outputs, weights and abdominal girths according to departmental policy.

Provides respiratory support by properly setting up equipment needed for oxygen administration.

Encourage the usage of Incentive Spirometer according to Respiratory Care procedure.

Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.

Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.

Assists physicians and registered nurse with examinations and procedures.

Assists with basic rehab/Physical Therapy activities, i.e. active and passive range of motion and ambulation.

Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes

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