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WVU Medicine · 1 day ago

Clinical Associate

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

WVU Medicine is a healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality care. The Clinical Associate performs direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse, assisting in various tasks to ensure a family-centered experience.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Provides total care within scope of practice (vital signs, activities of daily living) when assigned sitter or constant visual responsibilities

Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees

Maintains clean assigned, unit equipment according to departmental procedures

Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner

Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit

Courteously answers telephone in a timely manner, identifying self and unit at all times

Courteously answers patient call bell and relays message to the appropriate personnel

Relays accurate telephone, visitor and patient messages to appropriate persons in a timely manner

Promptly completes errands as requested

Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) may have limited access to medications including during transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider

Removes out of date items

Qualification

Basic Life SupportSafe Patient HandlingPatient care experienceCustomer service orientationCommunication skillsTime management

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Preferred

Prior patient care experience preferred

Company

WVU Medicine

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West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.

Founded in 1898

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://wvumedicine.org/

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