Emergency Dept Associate - PRN

WVU Medicine

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and/or licensed medical provider. The Emergency Dept Associate assists medical and nursing staff with a variety of procedures in an Emergency setting. The position is PRN, with 0 scheduled weekly hours and a varied shift. It is non-exempt and eligible for overtime for hours over 40 per week. Compensation is $15.68 per hour. Benefit-eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage, a tuition program, retirement, paid time off, and a wellness program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Able to meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Two years of college in an applicable course of study, such as nursing, biology, physical therapy, or sports medicine, or two years of experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Observe and immediately report patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with admissions, transfers, discharges, and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs and oral intake and outputs; assist with personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures.
• Assist with specimen collection and other activities for assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent or control infections and support the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
• Report necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly and according to departmental procedure.
• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicate nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or lack of understanding of diet changes, to the RN.
• Assist with administrative tasks that support department operations.
• Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
• Perform assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine testing, and stool testing, and maintain quality-control testing and logs according to department policy.
• Perform routine discontinuation of IV catheters as assigned.
• Assist with care of drainage devices, including penrose drains and chest tubes, while maintaining accurate output records.
• Perform EKG testing upon request.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory as needed.
• Collect blood samples as ordered by a physician when phlebotomy credentialed.

Benefits

• Benefit-eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage, a tuition program, retirement, paid time off, and a wellness program.
• Eligible for overtime for hours over 40 per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED