ED PRN CCT

WVU Medicine; Summersville (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Summersville seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and maintain communication within the nursing unit under a registered nurse's supervision. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, BLS certification within 90 days of hire, and one year of experience in patient care. The position involves performing clerical skills, assisting patients with daily activities, and maintaining patient privacy in a high-stress environment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience in patient care.
• Post high school training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with directing activities within the nursing unit.
• Provide direct patient care under a registered nurse's supervision.
• Maintain communication with the healthcare team.

Skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Compassionate patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assists with directing the flow of activities within the nursing unit. Maintains optimal communication between members of the Health Care Team and assists in providing direct patient care in compliance with established competencies, policies/procedures and standards while under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate/equivalent.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience

• One (1) year of patient care assistant experience and or clerical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Post high school business or secretarial or computer training.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Notary Public for the State of West Virginia or obtain within 6 months of hire date and keep it up-to-date.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care as assigned, applying good judgment and knowledge of skills required within the realm of job responsibility 100 % of the time.
• Reports all pertinent observations and concerns directly to the nurse 100 % of the time.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Documents in the Electronic Medical Record as per policy 100 % of the time.
• Performs clerical skills including use of computer, copier, fax, phones, etc., 100 % of the time.
• Maintains patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality 100 % of the time.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, completes skills checklist, and correctly performs these skills daily as required.
• Answers call bells according to hospital standards.
• Uses equipment appropriately.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift.
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds.
• Visual acuity must be within normal range.
• Hearing within normal range is required (i.e.: to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.).
• Must be able to read and write legibly in English.
• Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in affair manner on a regular and recurring basis.

Working Environment

• Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
• Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
• Exposure to electrical current.
• Exposure to radiation from x-rays.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate ability to problem solve in a rapid, accurate manner.
• Establish good rapport with all staff and physicians.
• Thrive in a fast paced environment. Able to multi-task.
• Able to maintain composure and effective communication during times of stress.
• Able to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team.
• Make decisions based on the best interest of the patient, unit, and hospital.
• Full support of all hospital and unit initiatives with a positive attitude.

Shift

Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

SRMC Summersville Regional Medical Center

Cost Center

51 SRMC Nursing Emergency Services

Address

400 Fairview Heights Road
Summersville
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.