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Work Shift:
Please see job description for details.
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC013150 2D Burn Center
Summary:
The Clinical Support Assistant (CSA) is accountable for basic patient care and clerical support to assigned area(s) as delegated by licensed nursing staff. The primary patient care role responsibilities of the CSA include assisting or performing activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, maintaining a safe and patient and family-centered care environment, providing excellent customer service to patients, families, and team members. The CSA performs all job responsibilities using good judgment and problem-solving skills.
Additional Information:
Required Education:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Recommended Education:
Required Work Experience:
Related Field - 1 year of experience
Recommended Work Experience:
Technicians - 1 year of experience, AC employee with clinical experience or completion of a semester of healthcare curriculum.
Required Certifications:
Recommended Certifications:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Arkansas Department of Long Term Care
Description
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Care of the Patient
- Completes patient care (may include V/S, I&O's, heights, weights, head circumference, ADL's and other patient care related assignments) in a safe, efficient and timely manner as delegated by licensed nursing staff.
- Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines.
- Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed staff.
- Assists with admission, transfer and discharge as directed by licensed staff.
- Communicates patient/family information to health care team members to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care.
- Practices universal precautions/isolation techniques according to hospital policy.
2. Safety
- Recognizes unsafe and emergency situations and reacts appropriately.
- Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment.
- Transports patients as per ACH policy maintaining safe supervision at all times.
3. Support Services
- Ensures an appropriate level of forms, supplies, and equipment as indicated by availability to staff.
- Maintains patient chart and prepares for medical records Dept. according to established guidelines.
- Acts as a courier between ancillary departments as needed to meet daily unit/department requirements.
- Demonstrates competency in using the computer system.
- Answers telephone/call lights promptly using appropriate communication skills to screen, record, and route calls/messages to appropriate personnel/department.
- Responds appropriately to patient/family requests.
4. Professional Performance
- Learns and practices cost effective use of supplies.
- Utilizes available communication tools to remain informed.
- Completes appropriate continuing education related to current practice area and role responsibilities.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Required - High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Required - 1 years total experience required, which includes 1 year of PCT, CNA, or Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting, OR current ACH employee with clinical experience, OR successful completion of 1 semester of healthcare curriculum experience
CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Preferred - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Required - Mental/Reasoning Requirements:- reading - simple- writing - simple- basic math skills.
- Required - Basic computer skills.
