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Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Job Summary:\rThe Care Partner is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Care Partner primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers to provide excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily living activities and comfort measures. The Care Partner assists other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions; i.e. ADL's, ambulation, and vital signs.\rThe Care Partner may require approved advanced technical training skills may be required i.e. phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters. Performing additional advanced skills may be required to support clinical care and will fluctuate depending on the needs of the unit. Performing clerical functions such as: retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies/patient medications will be required. The Care Partner must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking and effective communication with the Registered Nurse and ancillary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and service mindset. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.\rCore Responsibilities and Essential Functions:\rExcellence in Patient Experience by partnering with health care team, patient and family. Patient Centered Care-Clinical Practice: Supports an environment of healing or wellness for patients which includes: addressing patient needs, following the plan of care as assigned or instructed by a licensed professional; and while carrying out role responsibilities, engages the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan. Effectively contributes to the plan of care or treatment based on assigned tasks and patient/family input in collaboration with the healthcare team with a focus on the care continuum. Consistently implements all safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes.\rProtects rights and dignity of patient.\rMaintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and recommended privacy procedures.\rParticipates in hourly patient rounding.\rAnswers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.\rResolves patient concerns or escalates to the charge nurse if unable to resolve patient concerns.\rProactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families.\rPresent self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others.\rPatient Centered Care\rProvides patient care under the direction of the RN.\rProvides patient care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) and additional advanced skills based on unit specific requirements (ex. phlebotomy, EKG, removal of foley catheters and removal of IVs).\rAnswers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.\rAssist RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned.\rAssist in direct patient admission.\rMonitors data entry for key patient safety information.\rParticipates in charge reconciliation.\rPerforms audits as requested.\rTeamwork\rSupports initiatives of the Health care team.\rParticipates in unit performance improvement initiatives.\rSupports professional nursing practice through shared leadership, evidenced-based practice and ethical accountability.\rTransports unit supplies, patient care supplies, medications and equipment as assigned.\rPractices accountability.\rCommunication\rUses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors, i.e. AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank you).\rUses safety communication techniques, i.e. Ask a question, Request a change, Voice a concern, Use chain of command when necessary (ARRC).\rCommunicates completion of assignment/duties to RN or Charge Nurse.\rDocuments completion of patient care in EMR (Electronic Medical Record).\rCommunicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or Charge Nurse in a timely manner. Real time communication is required.\rUses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families.\rMaintains equipment i.e. blood pressure machines, glucometers, and other patient care equipment. When devices are not properly working sequester, tag, and report to appropriate personnel.\rCommunicates with patient and updates white boards with information.\rKnowledgeable, maintains, and acts as unit expert regarding patient care documentation tools related to their role in the event of downtime.\rSafety and Infection Control\rProvides a safe environment for the provision of patient care.\rConsistent use of proper hand hygiene.\rKeeps patient rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter.\rFollows appropriate PPE/Infection control policies in between patient care and equipment usage.\rReinforces the importance of universal precautions with patient and patients family.\rUtilizes proper body mechanics, patient safe handling devices (i.e. lifts, transfer equipment, etc.), and additional assistive devices (i.e. walkers, gait belts).\rPerforms environment of care rounds.\rPerforms other duties as assigned\rComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.\rRequired Minimum Education:Rising Senior in Good Standing Other or GED Other-Preferred or Other / Certificate Other-Preferred\r\rRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):\rAll certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - InstructorCNA - Cert Nurse Assistant-Preferred\rAdditional License(s) and Certification(s):\rGraduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program Upon Hire Preferred\rRequired Minimum Experience:\rN/A\rRequired Minimum Skills:\rAbility to follow detailed directions.\rStrong interpersonal skills.\rClear verbal and written communication, specifically ability to document.\rAbility to work individually and as part of a team.\rWellstar minimum age of hire is 16.

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