NURSING ASSISTANT (CARE TEAM ASSOCIATE AMBULATORY) - DAYS, PRN

• 22003230

Job : Nursing/Nursing Support

Primary Location : Columbia

Schedule : Part-time

Shift : Day Job

Unposting Date : Ongoing

Description

Part time, Predominantly days (ex: 8AM - 5PM), M-F

Applying for this general vacancy means you will be considered for all current openings. This position may occasionally be expected to float to other clinic locations. Also called "Care Team Associate - Ambulatory".

Salary Range: $16.93/hour

Job Summary: Provide direct patient care in an ambulatory setting including rooming patients, taking vital signs, performing approved technical skills, maintaining equipment, stock levels and supplies.

As of 12/16/22, the following Ambulatory areas are looking for new members to join their team!

• Thompson Center

When completing the application, you'll be asked to indicate your preference of location and/or specialty. This posting will be updated frequently to reflect current opportunities.

Detailed Description of duties:

Confirm the purpose for each visit, verify patient information by interviewing the patients, reviewing and/or recording medical history, completing the clinic visit form, taking vital signs and documenting this information in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Prepare patients for the health care visit by providing examination gowns and drapes; positioning patients for examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Demonstrate the ability to organize workload and manage multiple tasks. Prompt responsiveness to patient needs and delivery of messages to care team.

Support care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on specimens; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; changing dressings, remove IVs, point of care glucose testing, and maintain quality control checks.

Maintain stock levels and order clinic supplies; keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Consistently communicate in a professional and courteous manner.

Qualifications

Requires certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or

Has completed a fundamentals of nursing course, or

A professional or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or

Has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country; or

Has documented experience with direct patient care such as a nursing assistant, emergency medical technicians or surgical technician in the past three (3) years; or

Has proof of completion of an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) training program in Missouri or another state within the last three (3) years.

Requires strong customer service team orientation.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in an

ambulatory setting associated with an academic health system. Hours are established by each clinic but are

generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Work during inclement weather will be required.

Applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer At MU Health Care, an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building an inclusive environment based on mutual respect and learning. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. At MU Health Care, we believe in the value of human diversity because it enriches our lives and our organization. We are committed to increasing access and inclusion as we continue to save and improve lives. If you have questions about this information, please contact Human Resources.