Clinical Care Partner, Surgical Unit 6E (Ortho/Neuro), 12HR, Part Time, Nights
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 role is based in Surgical 6E and works 12-hour night shifts. Flexibility of hours may be required. The Clinical Care Partner performs duties in accordance with unit-specific competency requirements and applicable policies. Depending on the unit and patient population, responsibilities may include preparing patients for cardiac surgery, managing monitoring devices, supporting mobility goals and safe patient handling, and following clinical pathways for specialized populations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
- One year of prior experience in clinical patient care in an acute care setting; a current CNA may substitute for this experience requirement.
- Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Working knowledge of departmental equipment needed to perform duties safely and successfully.
- 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.
- Ability to complete and maintain competency skills required by the department or unit.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer skills or experience with computerized documentation systems.
- Knowledge of or experience with medical terminology.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care according to the patient's plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Communicate effectively and promptly with the team lead and Registered Nurse.
- Complete and maintain competency skills required by the specific 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 and directed by the Registered Nurse, contribute to patient mobility goals and safe patient handling, including use of lift and mobility equipment.
- Where applicable, follow clinical pathways or additional requirements for specific patient populations, including Trauma, Stroke, Bariatric, Orthopedic, and Oncology.
- For Emergency Services, when directed by nursing or physician leaders, perform 12-lead ECGs according to cardiology standards.
- For Behavioral Health patients, maintain the safety of self and the environment to ensure patient safety.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program available for qualifying positions.
- Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonuses.
- Overtime pay at 1.5 times the base rate for hours 8–12 worked in a workday.
- Double-time pay for hours beyond 12 in a workday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
