Clinical Assistant, Complex Surgery/Solid Organ Transplant (24 hours)

Key Responsibilities: Working on a brand new 24 bed complex surgical unit (all ages), including Orthopedics, General Surgery & Urology, Solid Organ Transplant and End Stage Renal Disease patients. Assisting patients with feeding and hygiene, obtaining, measuring and recording routine information such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure, and performing other related duties according to specific needs of unit.

Position Summary/ Department Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Working on a brand new 24 bed complex surgical unit (all ages), including Orthopedics, General Surgery & Urology, Solid Organ Transplant and End Stage Renal Disease patients.
• Being under regular supervision and following established procedures and instructions, providing basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
• Assisting patients with feeding and hygiene, obtaining, measuring and recording routine information such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure, and performing other related duties according to specific needs of unit.
• Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
• Working 24 hours per week, rotating days/nights and every other weekend

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 1 year CA experience, CNA Certification, or one round of clinical rotations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work on a team.