Clinical Assistant - Progressive Care - R3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Job summary

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Inc. in Plattsburgh, NY is seeking a night-shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) working under an RN in the Progressive Care unit. The role supports patients with daily activities, vital signs, and timely communications in a teamwork-driven environment.

Expected schedule is 36 hours per week, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every-other weekend. AHA-BLS certification is required within 6 months. This is a bargaining union position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, GED or equivalent work experience including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Previous experience as a nurse aide or completed nurse aide training program or PLA competency based training.
• AHA-BLS certification within 6 months of hire or current non-AHA-BLS card honored through renewal date.
• Competency to perform Heimlich Maneuver.
• Ability to demonstrate positive communication skills while performing job duties.
• Ability to work under pressure and relate to patients, hospital staff, physicians, and visitors.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must meet CVPH education requirements satisfactorily.
• Pre-employment screening and physical exam required.
• Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction and prioritize.

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-oriented communication and clerical support.

Skills

Positive communication

Team-based care

Detail oriented

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York

Regular

Department: CVPH - Progressive Care R3

Full Time

Standard Hours: 36

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72

Shift: Night

Primary Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Weekend Needs: Every Other

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

Recruiter: Priscilla Parent

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. 1.High school graduate, GED or equivalent work experience including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
2. 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. 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. 4. Competency to perform Heimlich Manuever.
5. 5. Ability to demonstrate positive communication skills while performing job duties.
6. 6. Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital staff, physicians, and visitors.
7. 7. Ability to use basic computer skills.
8. 8. Ability to attend and complete CVPH education requirements satisfactorily.
9. 9. Meets requirement for pre-employment screening and physical exam.
10. 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.