Cert Patient Care Tech Float Pool FT AM

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV seeks a non-professional direct and indirect patient care worker to support licensed staff. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, hygiene, and overall patient comfort in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, and CNA certification or equivalent. Prior patient care experience is preferred. Shifts are daytime, 36 hours per week, non-exempt, on-site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• CNA certification or licensed nurse aide status required.
• Nurse Aide Registry (OH or WV) active or eligible for listing.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns/changes to a registered nurse.
• Assist the RN with admission, transfer, discharge, and routine care.
• Record vital signs and assist with personal hygiene and intake/output monitoring.
• Assist in specimen collection and other patient care tasks.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment to help prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Report equipment issues promptly.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Communicate nutrition and diet-related notes to RN.
• Assist department with administrative tasks and call bell responses.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

Nurse Aide Registry (OH/WV)

Job description

This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical and comfort needs of patients, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. This position will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Must meet one of the following:
• Nationally certified patient care technician
• Completion of WVUM Patient Care Technician program
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification issued by state where services are provided.

OH – Nurse Aide through Ohio Nurses Aide Registry

WV – Nurse Aide through WV DHHR/OHFLAC

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior patient care experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• 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.
• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center

Cost Center

93 CCMC Nursing Nurse Resource and Float Pool

Address

800 Garfield Ave
Parkersburg
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.