Specialty Resource Clinical Assistant - Patient Logistics Support at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Plattsburgh, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

35.74

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Specimen collection, Medical terminology, Customer service, Documentation, Computerized medical systems, Heimlich maneuver, Crisis management, Video monitoring, Communication, Teamwork, Rehabilitation support, Activities of daily living

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York Regular Department: CVPH - Patient Logistics Full Time Standard Hours: 36 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72 Shift: Night Primary Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Weekend Needs: Every Other Salary Range: Min $24.65 Mid $30.20 Max $35.74 Recruiter: Katie Dubrey Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Specialty Resource Clinical Assistant will require flexibility and knowledge of skills in different areas of the organization, which will require floating to all areas on a regular basis. The patient care team at CVPH consists of a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Clinical Assistant (CA). This team provides care for a group of patients which may vary depending on unit and shift. CAs are an integral part of hands-on patient care and experience. Working under the direction and supervision of a RN and depending on the unit, they are responsible for taking and recording vital signs, performing designated tests and collecting patient samples, assisting the RN in the care of patients, help to maintain a clean, safe and well stocked environment, perform resident care to include rehabilitation exercises as instructed by nursing and rehabilitation therapies, Video Monitor Assistant duties (VMA), sitting one to one, and supporting patients in all activities of daily living. CAs meet patients and their families as they enter the unit, welcoming and acclimating them to the unit. CAs interact with unit staff, physicians, and other hospital department personnel. It is critical that CAs provide timely and accurate communication, accurate documentation and maintain a harmonious, team oriented, customer friendly environment. CAs must be able to function competently in a computerized medical setting. Individuals in the Specialty Resource Clinical Assistant position may be expected to float to other areas of the hospital to work within their competencies. AHA-BLS certification is required - however, certification is not a qualifying factor to obtain the position. The three principal duties of this position are: • Patient Care: Works under the direction of RN Partner to provide responsive, service-oriented patient care. • Testing: Conducts various patient tests and specimen collection as directed by RN Partner. • Clerical: Functions as the “front door” to the unit providing customer service-oriented communication and clerical support. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Skills Required: 1. High school graduate or equivalent work experience including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology. 2. Completion of a New York State approved Long Term Care training program and hold current New York State CNA certification required. 3. Two years’ experience as a nurse aide or have satisfactorily completed a nurse aide training program or other relevant clinical experience that required ambulating, bathing and feeding of patients. 4. AHA-BLS is required within 6 months of hire or current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to date of renewal. 5. Willingness to use positive communication skills while performing job duties. 6. Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital staff, physicians, and visitors. 7. Ability to use basic computer skills. 8. Willingness to attend and complete CVPH education requirements satisfactorily. 9. Meets requirement for pre-employment screening and physical exam. 10. Competency to perform Heimlich maneuver. 11. Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction and prioritize. 12. Provides documentation within the first 30 days of employment indicating no record of Child Abuse, Neglect and/or Maltreatment through the New York State Central Register. 13. Must successfully complete Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) training in the first 30 days of employment. 14. Must successfully complete Video Monitoring training. 15. Meets screening requirements for Skilled Nursing Facility New York State Central Registry. As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided. This is a bargaining union position. University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.

Responsibilities

The Specialty Resource Clinical Assistant provides hands-on patient care, including taking vital signs and assisting with daily living activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They also perform clerical duties, manage specimen collection, and act as a primary point of contact for patients and families entering the unit.