Medical AssistantUS-NJ-PrincetonJob ID: 2024-18366Type: Part-Time# of Openings: 1Category: Health ServicesPrinceton UniversityOverviewThe CMA provides support by assisting with patient care, housekeeping, clerical, food service, and other duties as assigned. The duties listed are not all inclusive of the position. The CMA functions under the delegation of the registered nurse, and may perform other tasks not listed at the discretion of the registered nurse.

　　UHS’s values are Respect & Compassionate Care; Integrity & Service Excellence; Collaboration & Innovative Solutions; & Engagement & Lifelong Learning.

　　(50%)

　　Assists nurses as directed to provide care for patients

　　* Takes vital signs and reports any abnormalities to registered nurse* Assists patients with ambulation and activities of daily living* Changes bed linens* Answers call bells* Monitors patients on one-to-one basis as delegated by RN* Reports to nurse any pertinent information regarding patient status* Performs collection and testing of specimens as delegated by RN* Maintains open communication with other staff members* Performs hand off care with oncoming and outgoing nurse assistants* Assists nurses to provide emergency after-hours care to students* Obtains needed supplies as directed* Performs EKGs and Point of Care Testing* Other clinical tasks as delegated by the Nurse on dutyAdministrative Support (20%)

　　* Enters student information into computer* Assists with admission and orientation to unit* Orders and distributes meals and snacks to patients* Assists with patient care related activities* Answers telephone* Directs visitors* Other data entry as designated.Performs other duties as assigned

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