Emergency Department Associate

This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and/or licensed medical provider. The role assists medical and nursing staff with a variety of procedures in an Emergency setting. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. Preferred Qualifications Currently certified as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Experience Two years of college in an applicable course of study (nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or related field) OR two years’ experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital setting. Core Duties and Responsibilities Observe and report all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately. Assist the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties. Record vital signs, assist in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures; record oral intake and outputs. Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients. Assist in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide safety of patients, visitors and employees. Report all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner. Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure. Communicate with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or lack of understanding of diet changes. Assist department with administrative tasks to support department operations. Answer patient call bell and relay messages to appropriate personnel. Perform assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintain quality control logs, according to department policy. Perform routine discontinuation of IV catheters as assigned. Assist in care of drainage devices such as penrose drains, chest tubes and similar catheters while maintaining accurate output. Ability to perform EKG testing upon request. Transport specimens to the lab as needed. Collect blood samples as per physician order, when phlebotomy credentialed. Physical Requirements Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking. Working Environment Working closely with others. Working protracted or irregular hours. Working around biohazards. Working around infectious diseases. Working with or near the deceased. Working with hands in water. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. Working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Skills and Abilities Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients. Ability to adapt to changing environments. Additional Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: JMC Jefferson Medical Center Cost Center: 51 JMC Nursing Emergency Services Address: 300 S Preston St, Ranson, West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr