WVU-Clinical Associate-Nursing Assistant 8NE Trauma Med Surg Stepdown-27006 Night Shift

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital - Morgantown, WV

Job Title: WVU-Clinical Associate-Nursing Assistant 8NE Trauma Med Surg Stepdown-27006 Night Shift

Position: Unlicensed Assistive Personnel

Job Type: Part Time

Pay:

Shift: Night

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Morgantown

State: WV

ZIP Code:

Job 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 patients according to WVUH's Safe Patient Handling Policy to 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.
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.
Encourages 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.
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 and patient call bell, relaying messages to appropriate personnel.
Completes errands promptly as requested.
Removes out of date items.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Competency in the use of Safe Patient Handling equipment
Excellent communication skills
Strong customer service orientation
Good time management skills

Preferred Skills

Prior patient care experience

Requirements

Experience: Preferred

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

License & Certification:

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

Schedule:

Night shift

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
Strictly prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.