Position Description

The Clinical Care Associate provides nursing assistance and patient care for the comfort, safety and personal needs of patients.  Assists patients with activities of daily living and performs procedures for physical hygiene and comfort of patients.  Performs duties within the construct of a unit‑based, self‑directed, multidisciplinary patient care team while sharing various tasks with other licensed and non‑licensed members. Performs general clerical and reception duties according to needs of patient unit or department. Position is characterized by preparing and maintaining patient charts, transcribing physician orders, and entering information into computerized patient care system.

Position Requirements

REQUIRED

 

High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education or (1) one year work experience. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

 

PREFERRED

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant Course and Listed as a CNA on the Georgia Registry

OR

Graduate of a U.S. Military Medic course

OR

Emergency Medical Tech

One (1) year of patient care experience, as a CNA, PCT, Military Medic, ED Tech or other relevant acute, direct patient care experience. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

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