Care Team Partner (CTP) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Charles Hospital

Mercy Health • Oregon, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Care Team Partner (CTP) works under the supervision of the RN to document in the patient’s electronic or written chart, which may be edited by the RN, with a final authentication and attestation by the RN, attesting that the CTP’s charting is accurate and complete. The CTP also assists in performing patient care duties, including, but not limited to, taking and recording vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), and responding to patient call bells. As a member of the care team, the CTP assists in practicing standard BSMH quality and safety measures to minimize the likelihood of patient safety and quality events, including, but not limited to pressure ulcers, falls, Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI), central line bloodstream infection (CLABSI) DUKE protocols, etc.

Requirements

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
• High School/GED (required)

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant Licensure, or Certified Medical Scribe (preferred)
• 1 year of undergraduate coursework in the field of pre-nursing or other pre-health area of study (pre-med, pre-PA, pre-PT/OT, etc.) (preferred)
• 2 years of comparable experience as Patient Care Technician, State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNA), or medical scribe (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Completes documentation on the RN’s behalf, including, patient history, assessments, reevaluations, CTP admission and discharge notes, procedures, discussions with medical staff and family, and any medical decision making verbalized with the RN
• Assists in the delivery of patient care by performing patient care tasks under the direction of a RN that are appropriate to age, mobility, acuity, and culture
• Responds to patient call bells, obtains and records vital signs, activities of daily living (ADLs) which includes bathing, feeding, repositioning, intake, output, etc., indwelling urinary catheter care, blood glucometer checks, and placing patients on telemetry
• Transports patient from one unit to the next or accompany the RN to transport patients to specialty or critical units of the hospital (depending on facility requirements)
• Follows Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) isolation guidelines, demonstrate appropriate use of Personal protective equipment (PPE), perform handwashing according to policy, and enforce safety regulations
• Exhibits a desire to learn and upgrade skills and perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure to smooth operation of the department or unit

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees