Job Summary

With a patient-centered culture, the Clinical Assistant will provide a positive experience to the communities we serve through direct and indirect total nursing care of the patient.

Responsibilities

Job Skills Collect, report, and document clinical data. Take vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations. Prepare and serve meals to the patients according to their specific dietary needs. Clean, sanitize and restock dishes as identified in the dietary job responsibilities. Maintain accurate dietary records. Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient’s plan of care. Provide for superficial wound care. Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient. Travel to all facility locations as required. Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required. Planning Develops the steps necessary to accomplish goals and establishes realistic plans to reach them. These steps include allocating required resources, planning for contingencies, and setting milestones to measure progress. Safety Provide for patient safety related to age and condition. Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies. Customer Focus Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments. Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior. Always maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Heavy WorkExerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly. Demonstrated proficiency with administering a variety of routine patient care procedures acquired through on-the-job training. Computer literacy and familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Credentials

Work Schedule: Days

Status: 72 hrs per pay

Location: Mon Marion Neighborhood Hospital

Location of Job: Mon Health Medical Center

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Amanda G. Jeffreys amanda.jeffreys@vandaliahealth.org