Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant Wound Care

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Job Title

Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant Wound Care

Location

Vero Beach

Facility

Indian River Hospital

Department

Ancillary Wound Care-Indian River Hospital

Shift

Days

Schedule

8 : 00am-4 : 30am / 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm

Job Summary

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida's Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The wound care specialists at Cleveland Clinic in Florida can help if you have a wound that won't heal. Nonhealing or chronic wounds are those that don't improve after four weeks of treatment and are often painful. Prompt treatment is key to preventing potentially life-threatening infections. We offer advanced diagnostic tests and the latest treatments for all types of nonhealing wounds. As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant on the team, you will assist in the provision of care and treatment to patients in need of wound care under the direction of an RN or physician.

This position offers opportunities for growth, including the chance to learn the wound care specialty and access tuition reimbursement to support ongoing professional development.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8 : 00 a.m. 4 : 30 p.m. or 7 : 30 a.m. 4 : 00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height and weight as directed.
• Collect patient specimens and prepare specimens appropriately for transport to labs.
• Prepare patients for exams, tests and special procedures and assist with exams and treatments as applicable.
• Complete the rooming process, including review of medications, updating allergies, identifying pain level and asking regulatory screening questions.
• Identify, document and report changes to an RN and or MD.
• Assist with indirect patient care.
• Perform patient treatments as directed, including applying heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes and measuring, applying, changing and removing casts, braces and splints.
• Repair casts and apply and instruct patients in the use of DME.
• Remove dressings, sutures and staples.
• Stock supplies and linens as applicable.
• Clean and restock dressing supply carts, check emergency carts and empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.
• Assist in regulatory and safety monitoring and compliance audits as directed.
• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures as required.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

Physical Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment

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