Care Team Partner (CTP) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Charles Hospital
About The Position
The Care Team Partner (CTP) works under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) to document patient information in electronic or written charts. The RN may edit the documentation and provides final authentication and attestation that the CTP’s charting is accurate and complete. The CTP also assists with patient care, including taking and 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 helps implement 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-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), among others. Patient care tasks are performed under RN direction and are appropriate to the patient’s age, mobility, acuity, and culture. The role also follows applicable isolation, personal protective equipment, handwashing, and safety procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) licensure or Certified Medical Scribe certification.
- 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 and obtain and record vital signs.
- Assist with ADLs, 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 PPE appropriately, perform handwashing according to policy, and enforce safety regulations.
- Learn and upgrade skills and perform other duties as assigned or directed to support 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
