Clinical Associate
- Aid an average of 12 patients per shift on a step-down unit by assisting with basic activities of daily living, routinely monitoring vital signs, & communicating concerns to staff verbally or via electronic medical record documentation- Monitor cardiac telemetry continuously on a 24-patient cardiac unit & report abnormalities, changes, or concerns to nursing staff & consulting physicians- Urgently respond in emergent situations by initiating the hospital alert system, consulting & communicating with patient providers, & arranging for transportation to higher acuity facilities- Accurately measure & document daily intakes, outputs, & standing weights for physicians to precisely adjust medications & treatment plans- Float to critical units during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic to assist nursing staff by providing 1:1 patient monitoring- Act as a liaison among hospital staff by consulting new providers for patient care teams & requesting stat medical records from outside facilities- Educate & train new staff members on advanced patient care skills (i.e. foley catheter removal, IV removal, EKG performance)- Respect patient privacy & dignity by upholding hospital policies & HIPAA regulations
