Clinical Care Partner, Medicine/Oncology, 12HR, Full Time, Nights

Huntington Health•Pasadena, TX

1d•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.

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)
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
Basic computer skills/experience with computerized documentation systems 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
Complete and maintain competency skills required by specific department/unit
Performs cardiac surgery prep per infection prevention standards (where applicable)
Ensures monitoring devices are managed per policy and infection prevention standards; including cardiac/telemetry, infant security (where applicable)
Contributes to mobility goals, safe patient handling and use of lift/mobility equipment (when applicable, under the direction of the RN)
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 (for Emergency Services, when directed by nursing/physician leaders)
Maintains safety of self and environment to ensure patient safety (for care of Behavioral Health population)