Clinical Assistant - Emergency Department

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Nurse Aide/Clinical Assistant for the Evening shift in the Emergency Department, located at 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY.

The role supports RNs and provides essential patient care, testing, and clerical duties in a fast-paced inpatient environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, nurse aide training or PLA competency, and BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED with ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Experience as a nurse aide or successful completion of a nurse aide training program or equivalent clinical experience.
• AHA-BLS certification required within 6 months of hire or current non-AHA-BLS card honored until renewal date.
• Competency in performing basic tasks ( Heimlich maneuver ) and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Works under the direction of RNs to provide responsive, service-oriented patient care.
• Testing: Conducts various patient tests and specimen collection as directed by RN.
• Clerical: Functions as the 'front door' to the unit, providing customer service and clerical support.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse aide training or PLA competency

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York

Regular

Department: CVPH - Emergency Department

Part Time

Standard Hours: 24

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 48

Shift: Evening

Primary Shift: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Weekend Needs: Every Third

Salary Range: Min $23.16 Mid $28.37 Max $33.58

Recruiter: Jessica Stafford

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The patient care team on Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care inpatient units consists of a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Clinical Assistant (CA). CAs are an integral part of hands-on patient care. Working under the direction and supervision of a RN, they have the ability to take and record vital signs, perform designated tests and collecting patient samples, and supporting patients in all activities of daily living. CAs meet patients and their families as they enter the unit, welcoming and acclimating them to the unit. CAs interact with unit staff, physicians, and other hospital department personnel. It is critical that CAs provide timely and accurate communication, accurate documentation and maintain a harmonious, team oriented, customer friendly environment. CAs must be able to function competently in a computerized medical setting. AHA-BLS certification is required however, certification is not a qualifying factor to obtain the position.

The three principal duties of this position are:

• Patient Care: Works under the direction of RNs to provide responsive, service-oriented patient care
• Testing: Conducts various patient tests and specimen collection as directed by RN
• Clerical: Functions as the “front door” to the unit providing customer service-oriented communication and clerical support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Skills Required:

1. High school graduate, GED or equivalent work experience including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
2. Previous experience as a nurse aide or have satisfactorily completed a nurse aide training program or other relevant clinical experience that required ambulating, bathing and feeding of patients. Or has successfully completed PLA Competency based training.
3. AHA-BLS (American Heart Association Basic Life Support) is required within 6 months of hire or current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to date of renewal.
4. Competency to perform Heimlich Manuever.
5. Ability to demonstrate positive communication skills while performing job duties.
6. Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital staff, physicians, and visitors.
7. Ability to use basic computer skills.
8. Ability to attend and complete CVPH education requirements satisfactorily.
9. Meets requirement for pre-employment screening and physical exam.
10. Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction and prioritize.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

This is a bargaining union position.