Clinical Assistant Float Pool
About The Position
The Clinical Assistant works under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to provide assistive care and communication for patients, team members, professional and technical staff, and visitors. The position is part of the Care Coordination Float Pool at Main Campus in the McWane Building. Float Pool staff provide supplemental staffing to inpatient units during vacancies or periods of high census. Care Coordination includes Inpatient Care Coordination Nurses/Discharge Planners and the Float Pool. Care Coordination Nurses work with providers and multidisciplinary teams to educate patients and families, arrange transportation and post-discharge services, and coordinate items such as home health, durable medical equipment, follow-up appointments, outpatient testing, prescriptions or medications before discharge, and communication with primary care providers after discharge. The position is full-time on a day/evening shift, working three 12-hour shifts per week with variable weekend requirements.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) credential.
- One year of staff-level job experience specializing in Patient Care Support, or an equivalent qualification listed in the posting: Certified Nursing Assistant; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; Certified Medical Assistant ARMA; Certified Patient Care Technician; Certified Emergency Medical Technician ADPH; or Associate of Science in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistive care to patients under the supervision of RNs and LPNs.
- Communicate with patients, team members, professional and technical staff, and visitors.
- Provide supplemental staffing to inpatient units during vacancies or periods of high census.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
