Clinical Assistant - Inpatient Float

We’re looking for a Clinical Assistant to join our Central Staffing Office/Float pool to provide basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, in a variety of inpatient settings. 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 clinic or unit.

Position Summary
We’re looking for a Clinical Assistant to join our Central Staffing Office/Float pool to provide basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, in a variety of inpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Under regular supervision and following established procedures and instructions, providing basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, in a variety of settings inpatient units.
• 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 clinic or unit.
• On a regular basis, closely monitoring and maintaining the safety of patients as instructed for 1:1 care for suicide watches and behavior management.
• Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
• Working a schedule of 36 or 40 hours/week, days and every third weekend. 

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• 1 year of Clinical Assistant experience or equivalent.  
• Inpatient experience required.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work on a team.