Care Partner - 2 West: Cardiac/Telemetry

General Patient Care/Procedures

Demonstrate accuracy in taking vital signs, measuring intake/output, and completing activities of daily living as directed; document data via the electronic medical record.

Demonstrate competency in determining orthostatic blood pressures.

Perform blood glucose monitoring.

Collect, transport, and perform data entry for lab specimens per policy.

Obtain blood products from Blood Bank per policy.

Effectively notify nurse of pertinent changes in patient's condition.

Maintain/stock adequate supplies and equipment to include but not limited to patient rooms, med room supplies, and emergency airway supplies at bedside.

Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.

Clerical Management Activities/Unit Secretary

Process MD orders promptly and accurately via the electronic medical record.

Provide clerical assistant for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Operate the computer order entry system accurately; utilizes downtime processes and procedures when required.

Relay urgent orders immediately to the appropriate staff member.

Cook up scheduling of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients.

Serve as receptionist for the nursing unit.

Manage phones and other communication systems to provide effective and timely communication.

Take and deliver messages accurately and in a time appropriate manner.

Keep work area neat and orderly.

Maintain and order forms, office supplies, and dietary supplies as needed in a cost effective manner.

Aid in safety during emergencies; direct hallway traffic.

Supporting Safe Transitions of Care

Transportation arrangements for patients going to other hospitals.

COBRA forms for transfer.

Pick up blood and blood products from the lab.

Complete employee accident reports.

Respond to patient monitor alarms and call bells in a timely fashion.

Initiate timely emergency measures as appropriate according to role responsibilities.

Be constantly aware of noise level in the department and keep noise at a minimum to provide a quiet area for the patient population.

Provide a calm, reassuring atmosphere for the patient, significant others, and family.

People/Human Resources Management

Demonstrate the ability to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate the vision, mission and goals of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, including hospital and unit specific dashboards.

Demonstrate the ability to contribute to a healthy, collaborative, open work environment that is conducive to teamwork and encourages communication.

Demonstrate the ability to follow administrative protocols.

Demonstrate constructive and effective relationships with staff, peers, and customers.

Emphasizes the team approach to work.

Organize and reprioritize work based on patient needs, available resources, and unit requirements.

Support compliance with hospital accreditation, state licensure, and other external accrediting agency requirements.

Respond positively to change; show willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work.

Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.

Show commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.