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

Mercy Health • Oregon, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Team Partner (CTP) works under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), documenting in the patient’s electronic or written chart. The RN may edit the CTP’s documentation and provides final authentication and attestation that it is accurate and complete. The CTP also assists with patient care, including recording vital signs, helping with activities of daily living (ADLs), and responding to patient call bells. As a member of the care team, the CTP supports standard quality and safety measures to reduce patient safety and quality events, including pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI, and CLABSI protocols.

This position is in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Mercy St. Charles Hospital and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on day shifts. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. State Tested Nursing Assistant licensure or Certified Medical Scribe status, relevant undergraduate coursework, and comparable patient care or scribe experience are preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Perform patient care tasks under RN supervision and follow applicable quality, safety, isolation, PPE, and handwashing procedures.

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) licensure or Certified Medical Scribe status.
• One year of undergraduate coursework in pre-nursing or another pre-health field, such as pre-med, pre-PA, or pre-PT/OT.
• Two years of comparable experience as a Patient Care Technician, State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA), or medical scribe.

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation on the RN’s behalf, including patient history, assessments, reevaluations, admission and discharge notes, procedures, discussions with medical staff and family, and medical decision making verbalized with the RN.
• Assist with patient care tasks under RN direction, appropriate to the patient’s age, mobility, acuity, and culture.
• Respond to patient call bells; obtain and record vital signs; assist with ADLs such as bathing, feeding, repositioning, and intake and output; provide indwelling urinary catheter care; perform blood glucometer checks; and place patients on telemetry.
• Transport patients between units or accompany the RN when transporting patients to specialty or critical units, depending on facility requirements.
• Follow CDC isolation guidelines, use personal protective equipment appropriately, perform handwashing according to policy, and enforce safety regulations.
• Learn and upgrade skills and perform other assigned or directed duties to support smooth department or unit operations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED