Contact the Nurse Recruitment Office at 501-686-5691 for current openings

JOB EXPECTATIONS FOR
CLINICAL CARE ASSISTANT (CCA) ROLE

Must have completed 1st semester:  Basic Theory/Skills check-off in a state approved registered nursing school before eligible to apply. Transcript/Grade Report and CPR Card required for proof of eligibility. Not eligible if within 6 months of graduation.
 

1. Sign-up papers must be completed in Nurse Recruitment before start date (24 hours notice required). Don’t forget to bring a Driver License & Social Security Card or Birth Certificate.

2. Modules must be completed before reporting to unit.  Clinical Service Managers (CSM) will approve up to 8 hours EDU time to complete modules in Staff Education.  A six week period is allowed to complete CCA orientation including required classes (3) and (5) shifts for CCA clinical check-offs.  CCAs cannot perform any skill until classes/check-offs are complete or CSM will remove CCA from schedule/position.

3. To foster professionalism, CCA’s are hired for a specific unit and required to work every other weekend to equal a minimum of 16 hours/pay period unless otherwise authorized by the CSM.

4. CSM’s are responsible for CCA scheduling.  CCA’s request for schedule changes must be made to the CSM in writing prior to posting the two week schedule.

5. CCA’s are expected to fulfill work commitments on unit of assignment prior to working on other units.  The Staffing Office may be called for available shifts on other units.

6. Call-ins and cancellations are in accordance with Department policy (see Employee Handbook).

7. CCA’s are expected to give two weeks written notice for resignations.  Failure to comply will be reflected on job references.

8. CCA’s may transfer after 6 months.  The Nurse Recruitment Office will facilitate transfers based on availability and placement on wait list.

9. CCA’s will be pulled according to unit policy.

10. CCA’s are encouraged to seek out learning opportunities and communicate needs with staff.  However, since the CCA is an employee not student position, CCA cannot perform any skill outside the CCA role.  This also applies to Externs who transfer into a CCA position.

11. CCA’s will be evaluated after three months (Probation) and yearly.  CCA’s are entitled to receive a promotion based on annual review.

12. CCA’s are expected to provide written proof (Transcript, Grade Report, Registration Form or Formal School Letter) of student status to CSM within 30 days after the close of each semester.

13. CCA position expires on the day of graduation.
     

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Interview Check List:  (CSM/CDF = Clinical Service Manager/ Care Delivery Facilitator)

Hire Check List:  Sign-ups complete in Nurse Recruitment? 

Before application will be considered for interview, all student nurses must complete an Educational Reference and Application for the specific position for: INPATIENT STUDENT NURSE WEEKENDS CLINICAL CARE ASSISTANT.

Please contact Nurse Recruitment to ensure all requirements have been received and to select a specific area that has an opening (see list below).  Waiting list will be based on date completed application and Educational Reference is received. 
Areas that utilize CCAs: