Clinical Assistant - Per Diem - Emergency

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Emergency Department Works under the supervision of the Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse. The Clinical Assistant performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patients, and clerical duties associated with preparing, compiling, and monitoring patient records according to distribution of staff and patient. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the unit. Utilizes positive communication skills. Performs other duties as assigned. Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
State Nurse Assistant or EMT certification for staff hired after June 1998 required
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required
One (1) year experience as a CNA or EMT with acute care employment within the last 3-5 years

Responsibilities

Performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patients
Performs clerical duties associated with preparing, compiling, and monitoring patient records according to distribution of staff and patient
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the unit
Utilizes positive communication skills
Performs other duties as assigned
Performs basic patient care activities to include physical therapy and rehab services according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient
Enters and processes orders
Maintains patient records
Assists with admissions, discharge and transfer of patients
Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to Licensed Nurse
Facilitates communication for the patient care unit
Answers call lights and responds appropriately
Assists when ordering and maintaining unit supplies
Orders supplies needed for patients and replenishes stock
Willingness to be flexible with patient care assignments, scheduling practices, and other duties as assigned
Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and teamwork
Maintains and improves organization and operations of nursing stations
Maintains a safe and clean work environment
Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies
Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors
Actively participates in achieving departmental goals