ICU Care Assistant — Night Shift & Patient Support

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The role emphasizes family-centered care, adherence to safety policies, and timely assistance with activities of daily living. The position is night shift (7p-7a) with a 36-hour work week, non-exempt, based at 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV.

Qualifications

• 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 according to need in a timely manner including making all assigned beds.
• Safely transports patients to tests and procedures and escorts patients for discharge.
• Performs routine phlebotomy services, excluding line draws, in departments determined by management.
• Obtains and records vital signs and intake/output as per policy.
• Provides respiratory support by setting up equipment needed for oxygen administration.
• Observes and reports patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to procedure.
• Assists physicians and registered nurse with examinations and procedures.
• Assists with basic rehab/Physical Therapy activities and ambulation.
• Communicates nutrition issues to RN (appetite, diet changes).
• Maintains a safe environment and clean equipment; supports unit operations.

Skills

Safe Patient Handling

Communication

Customer Service

Multitasking

Time Management

Education

HS Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The role emphasizes family-centered care, adherence to safety policies, and timely assistance with activities of daily living. The position is night shift (7p-7a) with a 36-hour work week, non-exempt, based at 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV.