Description
Clinical Associate AdventHealth Shawnee
Mission
Location Address: 9100 W. 74th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS
66204
Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Shawnee
Mission
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Up
to $2000 sign on bonus available for eligible candidates with two
year commitment contract.
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Providing faith-based,
whole person care to Kansas City since 1962
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Excellent health
benefits, an onsite child care center and fitness facility
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Tuition reimbursement
to support continuing education
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Employee Referral
Program
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Largest health care
provider in Johnson County with three campuses
Work Hours/Shift:
Full Time
Nights
12 hour
shifts
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:
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High School Diploma
or Equivalent
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No Previous
Experience Required
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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.
This facility is an equal
opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local
anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
