Clinical Assistant MedSurg Dearth Tower

Children's of Alabama•Birmingham, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant works under the supervision of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to provide assistive care and communication for patients, team members, professional and technical staff, and visitors. The position is in the Acute Care Unit (ACU), a 50-bed medical-surgical unit at Main Campus Harbert Tower. The unit cares for patients of various ages and diagnoses, with most admitted under Pediatric Hospital Medicine physicians. Common conditions include asthma exacerbation, bronchiolitis/RSV, pneumonia, cellulitis or abscess, neonatal fever, dehydration, gastroenteritis, and postoperative care following tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy or bilateral myringotomy tube placement. The average patient stay is approximately two days. The schedule is full-time on the day/evening shift, Monday through Friday on varying days, with every other weekend. The posting describes the nursing team's opportunities to develop clinical skills such as IV placement, NG tube insertion, CVL care, gastrostomy tube care, and medication administration, and emphasizes expert, compassionate care in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) credential.
At least one of the following: six months of patient care experience within the last two years; enrollment in a medical-related college program with clinical rotation; or CNA, CMA, PCT, or EMT certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of staff-level job experience specializing in patient care support, or an equivalent qualification such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA or ARMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Patient Care Technician, or Certified Emergency Medical Technician (ADPH).