Clinical Assistant - Per Diem - Emergency
Salinas Valley Health · Salinas, California, US
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Depar...
Job description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Emergency Department Works under the supervision of the Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse. The Clinical Assistant performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patients, and clerical duties associated with preparing, compiling, and monitoring patient records according to distribution of staff and patient. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the unit. Utilizes positive communication skills. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs basic patient care activities to include physical therapy and rehab services according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. Enters and processes orders. Maintains patient records. Assists with admissions, discharge and transfer of patients. Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to Licensed Nurse. Facilitates communication for the patient care unit. Answers call lights and responds appropriately. Ass...