BMC: ED Associate

WVU Medicine; Martinsburg (WV); In loco; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV is seeking an Emergency Department Associate to support nursing and medical staff in a fast-paced ED setting. You will assist with patient care, admissions, examinations, and basic diagnostic tests, reporting changes promptly to the nurse in charge.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days. Preferred candidates have ED/pre-hospital experience and relevant licenses such as EMT/Paramedic, ACLS or PALS.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of college in nursing/biology/physical therapy/sports medicine OR two years’ ED/pre-hospital experience preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred for advanced responsibilities.

Mansioni

• Observe and report patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs and input/output; assist with hygiene and patient comfort.
• Assist with specimen collection and other assigned patient care tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Prepare patients for exams and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate nutrition and diet changes with RN.
• Support department operations with administrative tasks.
• Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate staff.
• Perform tests like glucose, urine, and stool analysis per policy.
• Discontinue IV catheters as assigned.
• Assist with drainage devices and monitor outputs.
• Ability to perform EKG testing on request.
• Transport specimens to the Lab as needed.
• Collect blood samples per physician order, if phlebotomy credentialed.

Conoscenze

Communication

Adaptability

Formazione

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

EMT/Paramedic Licensure

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

BMC: ED Associate### BMC: ED AssociateApply: Berkeley Medical Center (BMC): Full time: Posted Today: JR26-49435## 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.This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and/or licensed medical provider. This position assists medical and nursing staff with a variety of procedures in an Emergency setting.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. High School Diploma or equivalent.2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:******EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:****1. Currently certified as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.2. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).3. Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).**EXPERIENCE:**1. Two years of college in an applicable course of study (nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or related field) OR Two years’ experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital setting.**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.1. Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.2. Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.3. Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).4. Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.5. 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.6. Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.7. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.8. Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.9. Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.10. Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.11. Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control testing & logs, according to department policy.12. Performs routine discontinuation of IV catheters as assigned.13. Assists in care of drainage devices such as penrose drains, chest tubes and similar catheters while maintaining accurate output.14. Ability to perform EKG testing upon request.15. Transport of specimens to the Lab as needed.16. Collects blood samples as per physician order, when phlebotomy credentialed.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking. **WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Working closely with others.2. Working protracted or irregular hours.3. Working around biohazards.4. Working around infectious diseases.5. Working with or near the deceased.6. Working with hands in water.7. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.8. Working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. ****SKILLS AND ABILITIES:****1. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.2. Ability to adapt to changing environments.**Additional Job Description:**7p-7a every other weekend**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**36**Shift:**Night (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**BMC Berkeley Medical Center**Cost Center:**51 BMC Nursing Emergency Services**Address:**2500 Hospital DriveMartinsburgWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**