Clinical Associate AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Location Address: 9100 W. 74 th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

• Providing faith-based, whole person care to Kansas City since 1962
• Excellent health benefits, an onsite child care center and fitness facility
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Employee Referral Program
• Largest health care provider in Johnson County with three campuses

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time Nights

You Will Be Responsible For:

I will provide a clean patient care environment and uphold all principles of infection control.

• Consistently follow organizational guidelines for effective hand hygiene.

• Follow guidelines for standard precautions as directed.

• Maintain a neat and clean patient environment by changing linens, emptying trash and keeping hallways clean and free of clutter and equipment.

• Perform environmental tasks as delegated with minimal supervision.

I will promote teamwork and nurture relationships so as to be seen as a positive member of the healthcare team.

• Support the goals of the department and adheres to all organizational and departmental policies.

• Attend all required staff meetings and mandatory training.

• Communicate clearly and effectively to all customers, the RN and other members of the healthcare team.

• Answer call lights, telephones and requests for assistance quickly and with a smile and pleasant demeanor.

• Willingly seek and take on additional responsibilities as assigned within my competency level.

• Resolve issues and problems as soon as they arise.

I will provide exceptional service and/or care to all patients, customers and team members.

• Obtain and record patient vital signs and intake and output as directed.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

• Turn and reposition patients with or without assistance as directed.

• Listen attentively and provide information in a way that is respectful and ensures understanding.

• Address customers by their preferred names.

• Provide for privacy and dignity of all patients by closing doors and curtains when providing patient care.

I will ensure a safe environment for all patients, customers and team members.

• Demonstrate proper use of patient care supplies and equipment.

• Demonstrate knowledge of patient safety policies and respond appropriately to organizational disaster codes.

• Follow directions accurately and completely.

• Keep patient and hospital information confidential and out of public view.

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• No Previous Experience Required
• BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

Job Summary:

The Clinical Associate (CA) is a non-licensed support person, and functions as a member of the patient care team. The CA is responsible for providing direct patient care and any assigned duties as designated by his/her competency level to ensure optimal patient care. The CA works under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

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