Clinical Care Partner, Full time Days, Psychiatric Services

Huntington Hospital, NY•Pasadena, CA

1d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care service on a patient-centered care unit as determined by the patient's plan of care and supervised by a Registered Nurse. This position may require flexibility of hours. The Clinical Care Partner role is within the Psychiatric - ICU department and is a full-time position with primary shifts during the day. The role involves maintaining the safety of self and the environment to ensure patient safety within the Behavioral Health population.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
One year of prior experience in clinical patient care in an acute care setting (Current CNA may be substituted for the one year experience requirement).
Basic computer skills/experience with computerized documentation systems preferred.
Knowledge/experience with use of medical terminology.
Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by American Heart Association.
Must have working knowledge of departmental equipment needed to safely & successfully perform duties.
Must be able to multi-task as needed and communicate effectively and timely to team lead/RN.
Must complete and maintain competency skills required by specific department/unit.
Must be able to perform in a fluctuating/dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

For Emergency Services: EMT preferred
For Women's Services: Experience in OB equivalent, Couplet Care, preferred
For Behavioral Services: Prior one year experience in acute behavioral health setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care service on a patient-centered care unit as determined by the patient's plan of care and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
Maintains safety of self and environment to ensure patient safety for the Behavioral Health population.
Performs cardiac surgery prep per infection prevention standards (where applicable).
Ensures monitoring devices are managed per policy and infection prevention standards, including cardiac/telemetry and infant security (where applicable).
Under the direction of the RN, contributes to mobility goals, safe patient handling, and use of lift/mobility equipment (when applicable).
Follows clinical pathway or additional requirements for specific patient populations, including Trauma, Stroke, Bariatric, Orthopedic, and Oncology (where applicable).
Performs 12-lead ECGs per cardiology standards when directed by nursing/physician leaders (for Emergency Services).