Clinical Care Partner, Float Pool, 12HR, Full Time, Days
About The Position
Provides direct patient care on a patient-centered care unit according to the patient's plan of care and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position is in the RN, PCA Float Pool and works 12-hour day shifts. Flexibility of hours may be required. The role's duties and competencies may vary by department and patient population. Depending on assignment, responsibilities may include cardiac surgery preparation, management of monitoring devices, supporting mobility goals and safe patient handling, and following additional clinical pathways for Trauma, Stroke, Bariatric, Orthopedic, and Oncology patients. Emergency Services assignments may include performing 12-lead ECGs when directed by nursing or physician leaders. Behavioral Health assignments include maintaining the safety of the employee and environment to ensure patient safety.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
- One year of prior clinical patient care experience in an acute care setting; a current CNA may be substituted for this experience requirement.
- Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Working knowledge of departmental equipment needed to safely and successfully perform duties.
- Ability to multitask as needed and communicate effectively and promptly with the team lead and Registered Nurse.
- Ability to perform in a fluctuating, dynamic environment.
Nice To Haves
- For Emergency Services, EMT preferred.
- For Women's Services, experience in OB equivalent or Couplet Care preferred.
- For Behavioral Services, one year of prior experience in an acute behavioral health setting preferred.
- Basic computer skills or experience with computerized documentation systems preferred.
- Knowledge of or experience with medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a patient-centered care unit according to the patient's plan of care and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the team lead and Registered Nurse.
- Complete and maintain competency skills required by the assigned department or unit.
- Where applicable, perform cardiac surgery preparation according to infection prevention standards.
- Where applicable, ensure monitoring devices, including cardiac/telemetry and infant security devices, are managed according to policy and infection prevention standards.
- When applicable, support mobility goals and safe patient handling, including use of lift and mobility equipment, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Follow clinical pathways or additional requirements for specific patient populations, including Trauma, Stroke, Bariatric, Orthopedic, and Oncology.
- In Emergency Services, perform 12-lead ECGs according to cardiology standards when directed by nursing or physician leaders.
- For Behavioral Health patients, maintain personal and environmental safety to ensure patient safety.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
- Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonuses.
- Premium pay structure: base rate for the first 8 hours worked in a day, 1.5x overtime pay for hours 8–12, and 2x double-time pay for hours beyond 12.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
