Emergency Dept Associate - PRN

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed staff in a busy Emergency Department. The role includes direct and indirect patient care, specimen collection, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges. Strong communication and flexibility are essential.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Preferred candidates have EMT/Paramedic licensure and ED experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Two years of college in nursing/biology or two years’ ED/pre-hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns to RN immediately.
• Assist RN with admission, transfer, discharge, and patient care tasks.
• Record vital signs and assist with hygiene and comfort of patients.
• Collect specimens and assist with assigned patient activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to prevent infections.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Communcate nutrition issues to RN and support department operations.
• Respond to patient call bells and relay messages to staff.
• Perform tests such as glucose monitoring and urine/stool testing as directed.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

BLS within 30 days

Two years EM/related coursework or experience

Job description

This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and/or licensed medical provider. This position assists medical and nursing staff with a variety of procedures in an Emergency setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Currently certified as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
2. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
3. Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two years of college in an applicable course of study (nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or related field) OR Two years’ experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital setting.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
2. Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
3. Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
4. Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
5. Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
6. Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
7. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
8. Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
9. Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
10. Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.
11. Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control testing & logs, according to department policy.
12. Performs routine discontinuation of IV catheters as assigned.
13. Assists in care of drainage devices such as penrose drains, chest tubes and similar catheters while maintaining accurate output.
14. Ability to perform EKG testing upon request.
15. Transport of specimens to the Lab as needed.
16. Collects blood samples as per physician order, when phlebotomy credentialed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working closely with others.
2. Working protracted or irregular hours.
3. Working around biohazards.
4. Working around infectious diseases.
5. Working with or near the deceased.
6. Working with hands in water.
7. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
8. Working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
2. Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Shift:

Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Compensation Range:

$15.68 - $15.68

Position is eligible for overtime for hours over 40 hours per week

Company:

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center

Cost Center:

51 GRMC Nursing Emergency Services

Address:

251 N 4th Street

Oakland

Maryland

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

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.