Care Partner - Digestive Health Clinic Augusta - FT - Day
About The Position
The Care Partner 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 in the Digestive Health Clinic in Augusta and works the day shift. The Care Partner performs patient-care tasks and procedures within the applicable level of supervision, helps coordinate unit activities, and supports the timely handling of specimens and patient transportation. The role also responds to emergencies, communicates pertinent patient and family information to the appropriate nurse, and complies with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS Instructor or Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
- 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
- Certificate in Medical Assisting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform tasks such as vital signs, AM/PM care, intake and output measurement, tube feedings, simple dressing changes, post-mortem care, pin care, ostomy care, discontinuing 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.
- Under supervision and as determined by the nursing unit, perform tasks such as tracheostomy care, discontinuing peripheral intravenous lines, and in-line suctioning of ventilator patients.
- Ensure laboratory specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to the appropriate departments.
- Assist in coordinating unit activities so patients' needs are met efficiently, including serving as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Provide input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent patient and family information to the appropriate nurse.
- Provide safe transportation to ancillary departments while using hand-off communications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
