Care Partner- FT Nights -Cardiac Telemetry 7pm-7am.

Job Summary

This Care Partner/Nursing Assistant role is on our Cardiac Telemetry Unit here at Cobb Hospital. The shift is from 7am-7pm.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• 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.
• Absorb and implement the plan of care as assigned or instructed by a licensed professional; and while carrying out role responsibilities, engage the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan.
• Effectively contribute 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.
• Implement all safety interventions to minimize risk in achieving intended outcomes. Protect rights and dignity of patient. Maintain confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and recommended privacy procedures.
• Participate in hourly patient rounding. Answer telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notify appropriate individual of need for follow-up.
• Resolve patient concerns or escalate to the charge nurse if unable to resolve patient concerns. Proactively offer assistance and comfort measures to patients and families.
• Present self in a positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others.
• Provide patient care under the direction of the RN. Provide 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).
• Assist RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned. Assist in direct patient admission. Monitor data entry for key patient safety information. Participate in charge reconciliation. Perform audits as requested.
• Supports initiatives of the Health care team. Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives. Supports professional nursing practice through shared leadership, evidenced-based practice and ethical accountability.
• Transports unit supplies, patient care supplies, medications and equipment as assigned. Practices accountability.
• Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors, i.e. AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank you). Uses safety communication techniques, i.e. Ask a question, Request a change, Voice a concern, Use chain of command when necessary (ARRC). Communicates completion of assignment/duties to RN or Charge Nurse. Documents completion of patient care in EMR (Electronic Medical Record). Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or Charge Nurse in a timely manner. Real time communication is required. Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families. Maintains 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. Communicates with patient and updates white boards with information. Knowledgeable, maintains, and acts as unit expert regarding patient care documentation tools related to their role in the event of downtime.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.