Patient Care Assistant - Night Shift

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses in direct patient care and daily activities. The role involves transporting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, basic phlebotomy, vital signs, and monitoring equipment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS/HeartSaver certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direct patient care and activities of daily living as directed by a Registered Nurse.
• Transports patients and specimens per policy and escorts for discharge.
• Performs routine measurements: temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, intake/output; records results.
• Performs glucose monitoring where allowed and basic phlebotomy as assigned.
• Sets up oxygen equipment and assists with respiratory care as needed.
• Observes patient changes and reports to RN promptly.

Skills

Safe Patient Handling

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses in direct patient care and daily activities. The role involves transporting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, basic phlebotomy, vital signs, and monitoring equipment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS/HeartSaver certification within 30 days.