Compassionate Care Associate - Patient Support Pro

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown seeks a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses in direct patient care and to assist with delegated tasks, ensuring a high-quality, cost-effective, family-centered experience.

You will perform vital signs, daily living activities, transport patients and specimens, assist with examinations, and help maintain a safe, clean environment under supervision. BLS certification within 30 days is required, along with a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direct patient care by providing basic physical care to promote patient comfort as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Assists all assigned patients with activities of daily living and bed care as needed.
• Transport patients and specimens; follow safety policies for transfers and discharges.
• Performs routine phlebotomy services and vital signs collection per policy.
• Communicates patient concerns/changes in condition to RN immediately; prepares patients for examinations and procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Communication skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WVU Medicine in Morgantown seeks a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses in direct patient care and to assist with delegated tasks, ensuring a high-quality, cost-effective, family-centered experience.

You will perform vital signs, daily living activities, transport patients and specimens, assist with examinations, and help maintain a safe, clean environment under supervision. BLS certification within 30 days is required, along with a high school diploma.