Care Partner - Medical Dialysis

Job Summary

The Medical Dialysis Unit at Cobb Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Care Partner. This position is Full-Time/Night shift (7 pm - 7 am).

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers.
• 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.
• Protects rights and dignity of patient. Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and recommended privacy procedures.
• Participates in hourly patient rounding. Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.
• Resolves patient concerns or escalates to the charge nurse if unable to resolve patient concerns. Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families.
• Presents self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others.
• 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).
• 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.
• Provides a safe environment for the provision of patient care. Consistent use of proper hand hygiene. Keeps patient rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter. Follows appropriate PPE/Infection control policies in between patient care and equipment usage. Reinforces the importance of universal precautions with patient and patients family. Utilizes proper body mechanics, patient safe handling devices (i.e. lifts, transfer equipment, etc.), and additional assistive devices (i.e. walkers, gait belts). Performs environment of care rounds. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.