Patient Care Partner - Nursing Unit - Per Diem

Guthrie Careers • Troy, AL

83d

About The Position

Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration of physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent.
• Must have successfully completed a CNA training course, or minimum of 1 year experience in a nurse aide or equivalent role, or be currently enrolled in a licensed nurse education program and have successfully completed a fundamentals of nursing course.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN.
• Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate.
• Observing confused and difficult patients.
• AM/PM Hygiene care including toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care.
• Feeding patients.
• Assisting with range of motion exercises.
• Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol.
• Administers cleansing enemas.
• Performs and records vital signs and other patient data accurately.
• Completes EKGs.
• Transports patients and equipment as needed.
• Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction activities.
• Maintains neat and tidy environment in patient care areas.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action.
• Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department.
• Maintains CPR certification and practice.
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED