Clinical Assistant - Progressive Care - R3

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to work under the supervision of RNs, providing hands-on patient care, specimen collection, and daily living assistance. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and courteous communication with patients and staff.

Required is a High School diploma with nurse aide training or equivalent experience, and AHA-BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with ability to read, write and understand medical terminology.
• Recent nurse aide training or equivalent clinical experience involving patient care activities.
• AHA-BLS required within 6 months of hire or current BLS card honored until renewal date.
• Demonstrates ability to perform Heimlich maneuver when needed.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with patients, staff, physicians and visitors.
• Ability to use basic computer systems and documentation tools.
• Completion of CVPH education prerequisites and successful pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: works under RNs to provide responsive, service-oriented care.
• Testing: conducts various patient tests and specimen collection as directed by RN.
• Clerical: serves as unit front door, delivering customer service and clerical support.

Skills

Positive communication skills

heimlich maneuver

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma / GED

Nurse aide training / equivalent clinical experience

AHA-BLS certification

CVPH education requirements

Pre-employment screening

Job description

Job Description

The patient care team 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.