Acute Care Extender, ICU Medical, FT, Night

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a collaborative member of the health care team in partnership with and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs direct patient care to a specific group of patients and coordinates activities which relate to the flow of unit processes. Promotes organizational commitment and excellence in the patient care experience.

Requirements

Completion of one Medical/Surgical clinical rotation in a nursing or other medical education program.
Completion of a "Patient Care Technician" program that requires successful completion of a clinical rotation.
Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare-related field of study with at least previous exposure to the acute care environment.
Completion of academic Healthcare Technician program that requires a minimum of 40 clinical hours.
If for a unit with cardiac monitoring, curriculum must have included a cardiac care course or will be completed within 2 months of hire.
Completion of EMT-Advanced or Paramedic course.
One (1) year of direct patient care experience
Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification(s).
Current Heart saver
National Certification as a Patient Care Technician, Registered PCT-AC, Completion of EMT-Advanced or Paramedic course.
Basic Life Support Heart saver certification or higher preferred
Organizational skills
Problem solving skills
Time management skills
Customer service skills

Nice To Haves

If for a unit with cardiac monitoring, curriculum must have included a cardiac care course or will be completed within 2 months of hire.
Basic Life Support Heart saver certification or higher preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in patient rounding and under supervision of the RN actively engages in review of harm prevention measures such as: efficient turning and repositioning, VAP Bundle, ensuring curos caps remain on IV lines and monitoring CL dressings for soiling.
Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direct supervision of the registered nurse to include, but not limited to basic blood glucose collection, coughing /deep breathing, incentive spirometry, pulse ox and oxygen set up, dressing changes recognition of life-threatening conditions with initial response and reporting. Emptying and measuring drainage equipment.
Assists patients with needs related to personal hygiene. Duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth, and washing hands.
Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with feeding and setting up meal trays.
Assists patients with needs related to ambulation. Duties include, but are not limited to, dangling, walking, walking with assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Meets patients’ needs related to elimination. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting patient with getting to the bathroom, utilizing a bedside commode, utilizing a bedpan, or utilizing a urinal. Accurately monitors inputs and outputs. Accurately completes and documents patient vital signs. Duties include assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETCO2. Reports abnormal values to the Registered Nurse.
Reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift.
Performs individualized unit-based skills based on the type and needs of unit after training and competency established at Palmetto Health to include: adjusting fetal monitoring, phlebotomy, EKG, and monitoring telemetry rhythms.
Participates in unit- and system-based performance improvement activities and training of new patient support team members as needed.
Attentive to team member and patient needs with the goal of effectively managing and resolving conflict.
Advanced understanding of the human body and how disease state etiology impacts necessary patient care.
Advanced understanding of all aspects of integrated healthcare provided by Prisma Health.
Demonstrates advanced skills in implementing process improvements with grasp of quality improvement approaches to solving problem and improving the workplace.
Functions as member of health care team and as a role model, mentor and leader to others in the same occupation.
Provides appropriate assistance to PSTs, Nurses, Doctors, Educators, and other team members to maximize patient care and well-being by incorporating an expanded understanding of the organizations overall mission and vision.
Performs other duties as assigned.