Clinical Assistant MedSurg Dearth Tower

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Birmingham, Alabama seeks a compassionate individual to join as Clinical Support Staff. This full-time position involves providing assistive care and communication for patients in a dynamic environment. Qualified candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, current BLS certification, and have experience in Patient Care Support. The role requires working evening-night shifts from Monday to Friday with varying days and every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Must have current BLS certification.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience as Staff Level in Patient Care Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistive care and communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Develop clinical skills such as IV placement and medication administration.
• Assist in the care of patients in the Acute Care Unit.

Skills

Patient Care Support

BLS certification

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

In MedSurg Dearth at Main Campus Dearth Tower

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Evening Night Shift, Mon-Fri, varying days, every other weekend.

Summary

Works under the supervision of RNs and LPNs to provide assistive care and communication for patients, team members, professional, and technical staff, and visitors.

Other information

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Immediately following hire at Children’s of Alabama, must successfully complete the Children’s of Alabama Clinical Care Partners program

Experience

• Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries
• Current BLS certification required

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (Essential)
• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent (Essential)
• 1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Patient Care Support or any of the following equivalent qualifications below: (Nonessential)
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant ARMA
• Certified Patient Care Technician
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician ADPH

The Acute Care Unit (ACU) is a 50-bed medical surgical unit that provides care for patients of various ages and diagnoses. Most ACU patients are admitted under the care of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) physicians. Common diagnoses include asthma exacerbation, bronchiolitis/RSV, pneumonia, cellulitis/abscess, fever in neonates, dehydration, gastroenteritis, and post-operative care for tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy or bilateral myringotomy tube placement. The average length of stay for our patients is approximately two days.

Nurses on ACU have the opportunity to develop and refine a wide range of clinical skills, including IV placement, NG tube insertion, CVL care, gastrostomy tube care, and medication administration. We take pride in delivering expert, compassionate care, helping our patients achieve optimal outcomes in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Getting To Know Children's: The Significant Role of Clinical Support Staff

Schedule: Mon-Fri, varying days, every other weekend, Evening-Night Shift, 12-Hour Shifts