Patient Care Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Uniontown, Alabama, United States WVU Medicine Full time

Position Overview: This role is integral to the delivery of patient care and the smooth functioning of the Nursing Unit, adhering to established nursing standards and protocols. The individual will provide care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Ability to maintain and update computer skills as required for the role

Experience:

  • At least one (1) year of recent experience in a clinical environment providing direct patient care, or completion of/enrollment in a health-related program that equips the individual with Nursing Care Assistant skills such as taking vital signs, managing intake and output, assisting with feeding, and providing bathing assistance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

  • Certification as a Nursing Assistant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health

Core Responsibilities: The following duties are indicative of the work performed by individuals in this position, though not exhaustive:

  • Assist with patient care tasks including hygiene, comfort, safety measures, nutritional needs, and mobility, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques based on patient age.
  • Accurately relay patient information and recognize when to escalate concerns to nursing staff.
  • Orient patients and their families to the unit and room upon admission and throughout their stay.
  • Respond to call lights and conduct purposeful rounding to ensure patient and family needs are met.
  • Document assigned tasks in accordance with unit policies and procedures.
  • Maintain cleanliness of patient equipment as per policy, tagging any defective items for repair.
  • Act competently in emergency situations.
  • Prepare and transport patients as needed, including interunit transfers.
  • Restock and ensure adequate supplies for patient care.
  • Monitor and record temperature logs as required.
  • Maintain an orderly nursing unit and related areas.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands outlined here represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

  • Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting.
  • Ability to lift and/or carry up to or over 50 pounds.

Working Environment: The characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

  • Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, latex, and radiation.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to manage multiple aspects of a situation simultaneously.
  • Efficiency in processing verbal information, whether written or spoken, is essential.
  • Some independent thought and planning are necessary for problem-solving.


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