Clinical Assistant - Progressive Care - R3

Home Health; City of Plattsburgh (NY); In loco; USD 37.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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UVM Health in New York is seeking a Clinical Assistant to join the patient care team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CA will take vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and contribute to accurate documentation in a computerized medical setting.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and front-line patient interactions. AHA-BLS is required within six months, with training and unit-based education provided.

Competenze

• High school graduate or GED with ability to read/understand medical terminology.
• Experience as nurse aide or completion of training program or PLA competency.
• AHA-BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Competency to perform Heimlich maneuver.
• Good communication and patient-care skills; able to work with staff and visitors.
• Basic computer skills; willing to complete CVPH education requirements.
• Willing to meet pre-employment screening and physical exam.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Mansioni

• Patient Care: assist RNs to provide responsive, service-oriented care.
• Testing: perform tests and collect specimens as directed by RN.
• Clerical: front-door unit communications and clerical support.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work under pressure

Customer service oriented

Team oriented

Reading medical terminology

Formazione

High school diploma / GED

Nurse aide training or PLA competency

AHA-BLS within 6 months

Heimlich maneuver competency

Pre-employment screening and physical

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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.