Nursing Assistant Advanced - Acute Care - Cardiac Telemetry - Full-Time Night Shift

Wellstar Health System • Roswell, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner Advanced (CP-A) is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the clinical nurse (Registered Professional Nurse). The CP-A primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the patient, family, and other health care providers to provide excellence in customer service and assistance with daily living activities and comfort measures. The CP-A assists other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions (i.e. ADL's, ambulation), vital signs, approved advanced technical procedures, i.e., phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and inserting and discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters and intermittent urinary catheters, discontinuing peripheral IV catheters, initiating telemetry monitoring, performing 12-lead EKG, performs insertion of indwelling/; transporting supplies/equipment/patient medications and stocking supply areas, preparing and maintaining patient charts, providing customer service and acting as a central communication source on the nursing unit and other activities as necessary. The CP-A must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking activities and ongoing communication with the registered nurse. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful, and helpful manner. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills. The Care Partner Advanced position reports directly to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• Rising Senior in Good Standing Other or High School Diploma General or GED General
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• Must have a valid/current BLS card from the American Heart Association by the first day of employment.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Upon Hire
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in acute care setting, long-term care facility, physician office/clinic or other direct clinical patient care experience.
• Basic medical terminology
• Ability to read, write and speak English language
• basic computer skills required.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care
• ability to multi-task essential
• ability to function in stressful and emergency situations is essential
• strong attention to detail required
• computer skills required
• personal time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse (ADLs, ambulation)
• Transport specimens, equipment, medications, blood products to and from the assigned unit
• Answers call lights and telephone promptly and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up
• Performs advanced technical procedures: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, dressing changes, oral suctioning, discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters and intermittent urinary catheters, initiating telemetry monitoring, discontinues peripheral IV catheters.
• Supports initiatives of the healthcare team
• Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives
• Supports professional nursing practice through shared leadership, evidence-based practice and ethical accountability
• Participates in orientation of staff and precepts nursing technicians on the unit
• Provides a safe environment for the provision of patient care
• Consistent use of hand hygiene
• Follows appropriate PPE/Infection control policies
• Performs environment of care rounds and purposeful hourly rounding
• Uses positive, respectful, and effective oral and written communication with all members of healthcare team, patients, families, and visitors
• Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN
• Uses safety communication techniques (AIDET, STAR)
• Acts as liaison between patients and diagnostic areas to determine anticipated times for tests/procedures; communicates with patients and updates white boards with information
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
• Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.
• Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.
• OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
• OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
• OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice
• Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care.
• Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.
• Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED