Clinical Associate - 10 East Medicine Stepdown/Floor – Night Shift – Full-time
Core
Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse in a hospital stepdown/floor setting.
Role type
Clinical Associate (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel)
Builds
Patient comfort, safety, and basic care activities
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic Life Support certification, patient transport, specimen transport, phlebotomy, vital signs monitoring, respiratory support equipment setup, incentive spirometer usage, 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 such as glucose monitoring and urine/stool testing; Performs routine phlebotomy services; Obtains and records vital signs and intake/output; Provides respiratory support by setting up oxygen equipment; Encourages usage of Incentive Spirometer; Observes and reports patient concerns to a registered nurse; Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures; Assists physicians and nurses with examinations and procedures; Assists with basic rehab/Physical Therapy activities; Maintains a clean and safe environment; Completes errands and relays messages
Seniority
Entry-level, non-exempt