Clinical Associate Nightshift

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital - Morgantown, WV

Job Title: Clinical Associate Nightshift

Position: Unlicensed Assistive Personnel

Job Type:

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 in a timely manner including making all assigned beds.
Safely transports patients according to WVUH’s Safe Patient Handling Policy for tests and procedures and 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, as determined by management.
Obtains and records patient vital signs and other relevant data as per departmental policy.
Provides respiratory support by setting up equipment for oxygen administration and encouraging the usage of Incentive Spirometer.
Observes and reports patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedures.
Assists physicians and registered nurses with examinations and procedures.
Assists with basic rehabilitation and physical therapy activities.
Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues.
Provides total care within scope of practice when assigned sitter or constant visual responsibilities.
Maintains a clean and safe environment to prevent/control infections.
Maintains clean assigned unit equipment according to departmental procedures.
Reports necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Assists in routine unit operations as needed.
Courteously answers telephone and patient call bell, relaying messages promptly.
Completes errands as requested.
May have limited access to medications, including during transport of non-controlled substances.

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: Preference for prior patient care experience.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

License & Certification:

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

Schedule:

24 hours per week, 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.
WVUHS strictly prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants based on various protected characteristics.