Care Partner - 6 South: MedSurg Neuro & Stroke

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

Care Partners assist nurses in providing patient care. Activities are based on the specific needs of the unit and must be performed within the Care Partner’s education, training, and experience. The position is on 6 South: MedSurg Neuro & Stroke. Duties described represent general daily tasks, and additional tasks may be assigned. The role includes performing and documenting routine patient-care activities, communicating patient needs and changes to nursing staff, maintaining a safe and well-stocked care environment, and contributing to effective teamwork and department operations. Care Partners are also expected to follow hospital policies and procedures, support patient safety and infection prevention, and participate in required orientations, meetings, and in-services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant certification course or program.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.

Responsibilities

Take vital signs, measure intake and output, and complete activities of daily living as directed; document data in the electronic medical record.
Demonstrate competency in determining orthostatic blood pressures.
Perform blood glucose monitoring.
Collect and transport laboratory specimens and enter related data according to policy.
Obtain blood products from the Blood Bank according to policy.
Notify the nurse effectively of pertinent changes in a patient’s condition.
Maintain and stock adequate supplies and equipment, including patient-room supplies, medication-room supplies, and emergency airway supplies at the bedside.
Follow established routines and use supplies and equipment cost-effectively.
Maintain effective relationships and communication with peers, physicians, other hospital departments, patients, and families.
Communicate effectively with patient populations based on age and developmental needs, and communicate patient needs to the nurse caring for the patient.
Report procedures, interventions, and patient responses to the responsible Nurse or Charge Nurse.
Follow safety precautions, patient identification procedures, and age-appropriate protocols.
Help maintain a safe patient area, including ensuring side rails are up as needed and call lights are provided.
Identify patients at risk of injury and participate in measures to prevent or reduce risk.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures.
Complete employee accident reports.
Respond to patient monitor alarms and call bells in a timely fashion.
Initiate timely emergency measures as appropriate to role responsibilities.
Maintain a low noise level and provide a calm, reassuring atmosphere for patients and families.
Follow policies, procedures, and administrative protocols, and support hospital accreditation, state licensure, and external accrediting-agency requirements.
Contribute to a healthy, collaborative work environment, emphasize teamwork, and maintain constructive relationships with staff, peers, and customers.
Organize and reprioritize work based on patient needs, available resources, and unit requirements.
Communicate the vision, mission, and goals of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, including hospital and unit-specific dashboards.
Respond positively to change and show willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work.
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.