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

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Saint Charles, OH

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About The Position

The Care Team Partner (CTP) works under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) to document 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 performs patient-care duties, including recording vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient call bells. As a member of the care team, the CTP helps carry out standard quality and safety measures to reduce patient safety and quality risks, including pressure ulcers, falls, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), and central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) DUKE protocols.

The role includes supporting patient care under RN direction, documenting patient-care information, following infection-control and safety procedures, and performing other duties as assigned to support the department or unit. This description is not exhaustive; other job-related duties may be required, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant licensure or Certified Medical Scribe qualification.
• 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, CTP admission and discharge notes, procedures, discussions with medical staff and family, and medical decision-making verbalized with the RN.
• Assist in delivering patient care by performing tasks under RN direction that are appropriate to the patient’s age, mobility, acuity, and culture.
• Respond to patient call bells and obtain and record vital signs.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, repositioning, and recording intake and output.
• Provide indwelling urinary catheter care and perform blood glucometer checks.
• 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.
• Help practice standard quality and safety measures to reduce patient safety and quality events.
• Learn and upgrade skills and perform other duties as assigned or directed 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED