SICU Clinical Associate 0.9 FTE Nightshift
Core
Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
Role type
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (Clinical Associate)
Builds
Patient comfort, safety, and basic care activities
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic Life Support certification, patient transport, specimen transport, vital signs monitoring, phlebotomy, respiratory support equipment setup, activities of daily living assistance, range of motion assistance, infection control, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Prior patient care experience
Technologies
Safe Patient Handling equipment, oxygen administration equipment, incentive spirometer, lift equipment
Responsibilities
Assists in direct patient care by providing basic physical care; assists patients with activities of daily living; safely transports patients and specimens; performs assigned tests like glucose monitoring and urine/stool testing; performs routine phlebotomy; obtains and records vital signs; provides respiratory support; encourages usage of incentive spirometer; observes and reports patient concerns; prepares patients for examinations; assists physicians and nurses with procedures; assists with basic rehab activities; maintains clean and safe environment; maintains unit equipment.
Seniority
Entry-level, non-exempt