CVICU Clinical Associate: Patient Care Support

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, delivering compassionate, family-centered support in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, transport, phlebotomy where allowed, and help prepare patients for exams while maintaining safety and infection control. This role emphasizes teamwork and communication within WVU Health System.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS or HeartSaver First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care by providing basic physical care as directed by RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and bed making in a timely manner.
• Safely transport patients and specimens per policy and escorts for discharge.
• Perform glucose monitoring where permitted and routine phlebotomy as assigned.
• Record temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, intake/output and weights as directed.
• Provide respiratory support and encourage incentive spirometry as needed.
• Notify RN of patient concerns or changes in condition immediately.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist physicians and RN with procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and assist with unit operations as needed.

Skills

Safe Patient Handling

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

High school diploma

BLS/HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days

Job description

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, delivering compassionate, family-centered support in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, transport, phlebotomy where allowed, and help prepare patients for exams while maintaining safety and infection control. This role emphasizes teamwork and communication within WVU Health System.