Care Partner - Acute Care Medicine Augusta
About The Position
The Care Partner (Patient Care Tech) is an unlicensed staff member who supports professional staff in providing care and service to patients and families under the direction and supervision of registered nurses. The role supports the plan of care for assigned patients and is based at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta. This is a full-time day position. The Care Partner performs a range of patient-care tasks, including vital signs, AM/PM care, intake and output measurement, tube feedings, simple dressing changes, post-mortem care, pin care for orthopedic patients, ostomy care, discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters, and urine collection. Other duties may include phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, and finger and heel sticks as required by a registered nurse. Depending on supervision and the nursing unit, duties may also include tracheostomy care, discontinuing peripheral intravenous lines, and in-line suctioning of ventilator patients. The role also involves labeling and promptly delivering laboratory specimens, helping coordinate unit activities so patients’ needs are met efficiently, and serving as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray. The Care Partner responds promptly and appropriately to emergencies, reports pertinent patient and family information to the appropriate nurse to inform the plan of care, and transports patients safely to ancillary departments using hand-off communications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- Meet one of the following: successful completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program, Medical Assistant program, or Direct Patient Care Allied Health program; successful completion of the Nursing Fundamentals course from an accredited registered nursing program; or at least two years of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assisting certificate.
Responsibilities
- Provide care and service to patients and families under the direction and supervision of registered nurses, supporting the plan of care for assigned patients.
- Perform vital signs, AM/PM care, intake and output measurement, tube feedings, simple dressing changes, post-mortem care, orthopedic pin care, ostomy care, discontinuation of indwelling urinary catheters, and urine collection.
- Perform phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, and finger and heel sticks as required by a registered nurse.
- Depending on supervision and nursing unit, perform tracheostomy care, discontinue peripheral intravenous lines, and provide in-line suctioning of ventilator patients.
- Ensure laboratory specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to appropriate departments.
- Assist with coordinating unit activities to ensure patients’ needs are met efficiently, including serving as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Report pertinent patient and family information to the appropriate nurse to provide input into the plan of care.
- Transport patients safely to ancillary departments using hand-off communications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
