Patient Flow Enhancer - Surgical Services
About The Position
The Patient Flow Enhancer is responsible for assisting with direct and indirect care as needed. Assists with cleaning, stocking, patient transport, quality management, data entry, tending to patients and visitors, aiding with patient specimen collection, and completion of paperwork. This role facilitates the flow of incoming patients by bringing them to the appropriate unit and room and keeps nurses and providers informed of current/upcoming patients. The Patient Flow Enhancer performs basic technical skills in the provision of patient care, such as assisting with bathing, feeding, transporting, providing basic first aid, and ambulating patients. Specifics may be dependent upon the assigned unit. They respond to patient call lights and offer assistance to patients and families, reporting any concerns to the appropriate Registered Nurse. The role involves accurately collecting and documenting various forms of data, including but not limited to demographics, vital signs, intake and output, and weights, and ensuring patient charts remain accurate. Additionally, the Patient Flow Enhancer assists with specimen collection, preparing patients for procedures, and ensuring that side rails are up on beds and call lights are within reach. They straighten patient rooms and other spaces in the unit, maintain adequate inventory of necessary supplies, and restock supplies and paperwork as needed. This role also helps patients and families stay informed of any progress or potential delays and provides basic directions and information to visitors. Regular attendance is required to carry out the essential functions of the position. The Patient Flow Enhancer reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role-specific functions. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have hands on patient experience obtained through work experience, clinical rotation, or course work.
- Must also have customer service experience.
- BCLS within 30 days of hire/transfer.
- If working in Med/Surg/Peds, must have Michigan Nurse Aide certification within 3 months of hire/transfer.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with direct and indirect care as needed.
- Assisting with cleaning, stocking, patient transport, quality management, data entry, tending to patients and visitors, aiding with patient specimen collection, and completion of paperwork.
- Facilitating the flow of incoming patients by bringing them to the appropriate unit and room.
- Keeping nurses and providers informed of current/upcoming patients.
- Performing basic technical skills in the provision of patient care, such as assisting with bathing, feeding, transporting, providing basic first aid, and ambulating patients.
- Responding to patient call lights and offering assistance to patients and families.
- Reporting any concerns to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
- Accurately collecting and documenting various forms of data, including but not limited to demographics, vital signs, intake and output, and weights.
- Ensuring patient's chart remains accurate.
- Assisting with specimen collection, preparing patients for procedures, and ensuring that side rails are up on beds and call lights are within reach.
- Straightening patient rooms and other spaces in the unit and maintaining adequate inventory of necessary supplies.
- Restocking supplies and paperwork as needed.
- Helping patients and families stay informed of any progress or potential delays and providing basic directions and information to visitors.
- Reviewing and meeting ongoing competency requirements of the role.
Benefits
- Full-time Employee Status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
