Clinical Associate - Pediatrics ICU - FLEX
About The Position
The Clinical Associate provides basic clinical services to patients and clerical support to the unit health-care team in Carilion Children's Pediatrics, a 24-bed unit serving patients from birth to 18 years of age. The unit provides specialized inpatient care for general medical and surgical conditions and may serve as a step-down unit. Patient populations include, but are not limited to, diabetes, respiratory illness, oncology, general and neurological surgeries, intestinal disorders, seizures, infectious disease, cardiac abnormalities, and trauma. Direct nursing care is provided by Registered Nurses and Clinical Associates. This is a flex position working day, evening, and night shifts, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Employees must attend mandatory in-person orientation classes during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the first two weeks; two classes are online.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- No experience required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required for Critical Access Area positions.
- AHA BLS-HCP required.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Must be organized and self-motivated.
- Knowledge of office procedures and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and assist patients and visitors with registration.
- May assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Coordinate patient flow into and out of the area using department- or unit-specific software and the Intranet; schedule therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
- May review medical records for outstanding orders and notify the nurse of stat orders and medication changes.
- Clean unit-based equipment and gather supplies needed to operate equipment between patients as needed.
- Transport patients, supplies, specimens, and equipment within the facility.
- May assist with chart audits.
- May perform unit-based patient-care tasks for patients.
- May participate in the sitter process.
- Interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals.
- Answer incoming calls via telephone and the patient call system, route calls as needed, and take messages.
- Provide scheduling coverage support for department or unit staff scheduling, including backup coverage.
- Operate and maintain general office equipment; order department or unit supplies and equipment; and stock and organize supplies.
- Serve as a resource for the department or unit software system.
- Monitor cleanliness of waiting and break rooms and perform safety and environmental rounds.
- Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance in the unit.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years; voluntary 403B.
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
