Patient Care Associate

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a compassionate nursing assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, transporting patients, basic phlebotomy, vital signs, and maintaining a safe environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and BLS/HeartSaver First Aid certification within 30 days of hire. Prior patient care experience is preferred and a 36-hour work week is typical.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and bed making.
• Safely transport patients to tests and procedures.
• Perform routine phlebotomy excluding line draws.
• Record vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Provide respiratory support equipment setup.
• Assist with examinations and basic rehab activities.
• Maintain clean, safe environment and assist with unit operations.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS/HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days

Tools

Safe Patient Handling equipment

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a compassionate nursing assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, transporting patients, basic phlebotomy, vital signs, and maintaining a safe environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and BLS/HeartSaver First Aid certification within 30 days of hire. Prior patient care experience is preferred and a 36-hour work week is typical.