Clinical Assistant - AOMC ED - FT - Nights

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma
• •Basic Life Support (BLS)
• •Ability to read and write
• •Appreciable physical effort including lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving patients of various sizes
• •Ability to perform direct patient care tasks
• •Ability to be on feet much of the time
• •Completion of orientation, exam and competencies
• •Experience in a health care environment
• •Demonstrates competency in skills and procedures
• •Performs competency in emergency situations
• •Remains calm and stays available during code situations
• •Reports patient data to RN in a timely manner
• •Consistently incorporates hourly rounding into daily practice
• •Demonstrates awareness of Patients' Rights
• •Treats patients/families with respect, dignity, and kindness
• •Keeps all patient information confidential
• •Practices effective problem identification and problem solution skills
• •Demonstrates effective conflict resolution processes
• •Recognizes changes in patient status and advises appropriate personnel immediately
• •Sets priorities effectively
• •Conducts self in a professional manner with all internal and external customers
• •Dresses appropriately per job requirement
• •Wears name tag as required
• •Maintains understanding of Arnot Health regulations and new relevant information
• •Attends mandatory in-services of the Arnot Health, Division of Nursing, and unit
• •Attends all mandatory annual educational programs as required by the position
• •Has attended and shows documentation of 5 contact hours per year of education focused on role (excluding mandatory in-services)
• •Demonstrates knowledge of technical skills and procedures
• •Assumes responsibility to attend mandatory in-services of the Arnot Health, Division of Nursing, and unit
• •Assumes responsibility for own actions and documents actions taken
• •Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution, including the Medical Device Reporting Law
• •Removes broken/defective equipment from service
• •Assures the proper documentation is carried out
• •Follows up with the appropriate department to be sure it repaired/replaced
• •Keeps Unit Director informed of all supply and equipment issues including the need to reorder or re-evaluate vendors due to inadequate performance
• •Follows policies and procedures related to infection control
• •Performs procedures using appropriate personal protective equipment and technique
• •Participates in QI activities
• •Demonstrates QI principles in daily work
• •Demonstrates appropriate responsible decision making
• •Identifies opportunities for improvement in communication, practice setting and working relationships
• •Implements methods for improvement
• •Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills
• •Uses lines of authority appropriately
• •Develops effective working relationships with all members of the health care team
• •Remains flexible in staffing to provide unit coverage and meet unit needs
• •Interacts with customers/patients in a friendly and caring way
• •Is attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically
• •Takes the initiative to maintain communication with the customer
• •Provides a secure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience in health care environment