Clinical Assistant- Various Departments

Job Description

Sign on Bonuses up to $2,500!

MAIN FUNCTION :

Provides a wide array of clinical support services on the patient care unit. In collaboration with the Unit Director and Staff Development Instructor and under the supervision of the Staff Registered Nurses, the Clinical Assistant plans and reviews equipment and supply needs, assists the nursing staff with specific technical procedures and assists with patient care. Reports to Unit Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Technical Skills

• 1. Demonstrates competency in skills and procedures (See competency statement).
• 2. Performs competency in emergency situations. Remains calm and stays available during code situations.
• 3. Performs patient care / documents and reports patient data to RN in a timely manner.
• 4. Consistently incorporates hourly rounding into daily practice.

Patients’ Rights

Problem Solving / Decision Making

Professionalism

Risk Management and Quality Improvement

Risk Management and Quality Improvement

Communication

30. Develops effective working relationships with all members of the health care team.

31. Assists the Staff Development Instructor in providing in-services on equipment, procedures and safety for unit and other Arnot Health personnel as requested.

Staffing

32. Remains flexible in staffing to provide unit coverage and meet unit needs.

Other

33. Is responsible for attending all mandatory annual educational programs as required by the position.

34. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer / patient by interacting with him / her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer’s needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health.

35. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties that may be assigned.

EDUCATION :

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE :

Experience in health care environment preferred. Completion of orientation, exam and competencies.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS :

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Appreciable physical effort required; lifting, pulling, pushing and moving patients of various size, capabilities and abilities. Some lifting, reaching, and stooping. Ability to read and write required. Direct patient care tasks required. Required to be on feet much of time.

INFECTION CONTROL :

Performs all aspects of Standard Precautions when engaging in patient care.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY :

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Requirements