East Neurosciences​/EMU Clinical Associate

6 East Neurosciences/EMU Clinical Associate

Position Summary:

This Clinical Associate will perform direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, providing high‑quality, cost‑effective care by performing delegated tasks and proactively interacting with patients, families, and other customers.

• Assist direct patient care: provide basic physical care to promote patient comfort as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Assist all assigned patients with activities of daily living, including making beds.
• Safely transport patients according to WVUH’s Safe Patient Handling Policy and escort them for discharge.
• Transport specimens and items throughout the facility.
• Perform assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing, and maintain quality control logs per department policy.
• Perform routine phlebotomy services, excluding line draws, in departments determined by management.
• Obtain and record assigned patient vital signs, intake/output, weight, and abdominal girth per departmental policy.
• Provide respiratory support by setting up oxygen equipment and encouraging incentive spirometer use.
• Observe and report all patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures per departmental procedure.
• Assist physicians and registered nurses with examinations and procedures.
• Assist with basic rehab/physical therapy activities, e.g., active and passive range of motion and ambulation.
• Communicate with RN regarding any nutrition issues.
• Provide total care within scope of practice when assigned sitter or visual responsibilities.
• Assist in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to prevent and control infections.
• Maintain assigned unit equipment per departmental procedures and report repairs timely.
• Assist in routine unit operations to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.
• Answer telephone promptly and courteously, identify self and unit at all times.
• Relays accurate telephone, visitor and patient messages to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Promptly complete errands as requested.
• Limited access to medications; UAP may transport non‑controlled substances upon request.
• Remove out‑of‑date items.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or Heart Saver First Aid within 30 days of hire.

• Prior patient care experience.

• Work requires lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking; handle equipment up to 50 pounds and push/pull carts up to 200 pounds.
• Use lift equipment or patient handling aids; manual lifting limited to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for prolonged periods.

Work occurs in a dynamic healthcare environment loyees encounter patient care duties, equipment handling, and must adhere to safety and infection control practices.

• Competency in Safe Patient Handling equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to handle simultaneous multiple demands.
• Good time‑management skills.

• 36 hours per week.
• Day shift (United States).

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 discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person 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.