Care Partner-Oncology Unit- FT Day

Wellstar Health System•Austell, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner is a support care provider who works under the direction of the Registered Nurse on the MedSurg Oncology unit at Cobb Hospital. This full-time day-shift role is onsite and focuses on promoting a positive patient experience by partnering with nurses, physicians, the healthcare team, and other providers. The Care Partner provides basic patient care, including activities of daily living, ambulation, vital signs, and comfort measures, and may perform additional advanced skills depending on unit needs and approved training. The role also includes clerical duties, supply and medication transport, and maintaining patient-care equipment. The Care Partner must work effectively in a fast-paced environment, communicate with the RN and ancillary team, follow direction from a variety of care providers, and demonstrate organization, compassion, respect, and a service mindset.

Requirements

Rising senior in good standing; GED is also listed under required minimum education.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS Instructor certification is required upon hire.
Ability to follow detailed directions.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Clear verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Minimum age of hire is 16.

Nice To Haves

GED or other certificate is listed as preferred in the education requirements.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.
Graduation from a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program is preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

Partner with the healthcare team, patients, and families to promote an excellent patient experience and patient-centered care.
Provide patient care under the direction of the RN, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, ambulation, vital signs, and physical comfort measures.
Perform additional advanced skills as approved and required by the unit, such as phlebotomy, EKGs, Foley catheter or IV removal, simple treatments, dressing changes, and oral suctioning.
Follow the assigned plan of care, address patient needs, involve patients and families as appropriate, and implement safety interventions.
Protect patients’ rights and dignity and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and privacy procedures.
Participate in hourly patient rounding and proactively offer assistance and comfort measures.
Answer telephones and call lights promptly and professionally; resolve patient concerns or escalate them to the charge nurse when needed.
Assist the RN and other healthcare team members with care delivery and direct patient admissions.
Monitor data entry for key patient safety information, participate in charge reconciliation, and perform audits as requested.
Support healthcare team initiatives, unit performance improvement, shared leadership, evidence-based practice, and ethical accountability.
Transport unit supplies, patient-care supplies, medications, and equipment as assigned.
Communicate effectively with patients, staff, physicians, families, and visitors, including using AIDET and safety communication techniques.
Report completion of duties and communicate patient-care concerns, problems, or emergencies to the RN or charge nurse promptly.
Document completion of patient care in the electronic medical record and maintain knowledge of role-related documentation tools for downtime.
Communicate with patients and update whiteboards with information.
Maintain patient-care equipment, and sequester, tag, and report equipment that is not working properly.
Maintain a safe care environment through hand hygiene, room and unit cleanliness, infection-control and PPE practices, and reinforcement of universal precautions.
Use proper body mechanics and patient-safe handling equipment and assistive devices, including lifts, transfer equipment, walkers, and gait belts.
Perform environment-of-care rounds and other duties as assigned.
Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.