Care Partner PRN - PACU - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health System • Augusta, GA

81d

About The Position

The Care Partner is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Care Partner's primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team, and other healthcare providers to provide excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily living activities and comfort measures. The Care Partner assists other health care providers with safe, age-appropriate, and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions; i.e. ADL's, ambulation, and vital signs. The Care Partner may require approved advanced technical training skills may be required i.e. phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters. Performing additional advanced skills may be required to support clinical care and will fluctuate depending on the needs of the unit. Performing clerical functions such as: retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies/patient medications will be required. The Care Partner must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking and effective communication with the Registered Nurse and ancillary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and service mindset. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support.
• CNA - Cert Nurse Assistant-Preferred.
• Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program upon hire preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed directions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication, specifically ability to document.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Excellence in Patient Experience by partnering with health care team, patient and family.
• Supports an environment of healing or wellness for patients which includes addressing patient needs, following the plan of care as assigned or instructed by a licensed professional.
• Engages the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan.
• Consistently implements all safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes.
• Protects rights and dignity of patient.
• Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and recommended privacy procedures.
• Participates in hourly patient rounding.
• Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.
• Resolves patient concerns or escalates to the charge nurse if unable to resolve patient concerns.
• Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families.
• Presents self in positive and professional manner and shows sensitivity to concerns and needs of others.
• Provides patient care under the direction of the RN.
• Provides patient care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) and additional advanced skills based on unit specific requirements.
• Assists RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned.
• Monitors data entry for key patient safety information.
• Participates in charge reconciliation.
• Performs audits as requested.
• Supports initiatives of the Health care team.
• Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives.
• Transports unit supplies, patient care supplies, medications and equipment as assigned.
• Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors.
• Documents completion of patient care in EMR (Electronic Medical Record).
• Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or Charge Nurse in a timely manner.
• Maintains equipment i.e. blood pressure machines, glucometers, and other patient care equipment.
• Performs environment of care rounds.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED