Clinical Assistant - R-7 MedSurg

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

Job summary

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Inc. seeks a Clinical Assistant (CA) to support the Medical/Surgical/Inpatient units. Under RN supervision, you will take and record vital signs, assist with tests and specimen collection, and help patients with daily living activities.

The role emphasizes timely communication, accurate documentation, and a harmonious team environment. Prior CNA experience and BLS are valued for entrance into this bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, GED or equivalent work experience with ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Previous nurse aide experience or completed nurse aide training or related clinical experience with patient care activities.
• AHA-BLS required within 6 months of hire or valid current BLS honored until renewal date.
• Competency to perform Heimlich Maneuver.
• Positive communication skills in daily duties.
• Ability to work under pressure, complete tasks, and relate to patients and staff.
• Basic computer skills expected.
• Willingness to meet CVPH education requirements.
• Pre-employment screening and physical exam required.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: assist RNs in providing responsive, service-oriented patient care.
• Testing: assist with tests and specimen collection as directed by nurses.
• Clerical: serve as the unit front desk, ensuring friendly customer service and accurate documentation.

Skills

Medical terminology literacy

Nurse aide experience

BLS certification

Heimlich Maneuver

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Basic computer skills

Education compliance

Pre-employment screening

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Nurse aide training

PLA competency training

AHA-BLS certification within 6 months

Pre-employment screening

Job description

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York

Regular

Department: CVPH - Med/Surg

Full Time

Standard Hours: 36

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72

Shift: Day

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

Weekend Needs: Every Other

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

Recruiter: Greg Cary

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

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.