PATIENT CARE PARTNER - ACUTE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT- PER-DIEM (23569)

Job Duties

• Answers patient questions and gives instructions to attempt to reduce patient's anxiety and fear at an acceptable level after consulting RN; directs patient to appropriate source of problem solving.
• Performs clerical functions to assure physician’s orders are carried out, including order entry, assembling patient charts when necessary, obtaining computer generated requisition slips for laboratory tests and 12 lead EKG’s.
• Completes patient rounding every hour, asking patient if everything is okay and inquiring if anything can be done for him/her.
• Introduces him/herself, including title and stating reason for visit upon each communication with patient.
• Answers departmental telephones within 4 rings using appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Assures that all treatment rooms are immediately cleaned upon a patient’s discharge and ready for the next patient.
• This includes placing linen on stretcher with sheet, pillow and blanket and a patient gown.
• Stocks treatment room with all necessary supplies, wrapping leads, B/P cuffs and pulse oxymeter from EKG monitor neatly.
• Disposes of any trash, supplies, needles and sharps (into sharps containers).
• Reports any missing or broken equipment to charge nurse.
• Maintains adequate inventory of equipment in I.V., suture, orthopedic, supply carts.
• Maintains proper handling of used instruments and equipment as appropriate; places used instruments in the soiled utility room for sterilization as directed and returns equipment to proper storage areas.
• Escorts patients into treatment rooms, provides needed assistance to patients with getting undressed and into a patient gown.
• Completes patient valuables list completely and accurately upon placement into a treatment room with assistance from primary care nurse.
• Places all patient belongings in appropriate storage areas.
• Takes complete set of vital signs as requested including B/P, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, O2 saturation.
• Places patient on cardiac monitor as requested by the primary care nurse.
• Collects specimens from patients and performs procedures in accordance with policies and procedures (urine specimens, venipunctures, 12 Lead EKGs, blood glucose).
• Assists patients with all activities of daily living including feeding, cleaning, bathing, turning and ambulating to restroom when appropriate.
• Perform wound care, obtain and record height and weights, perform CPR as required as well as other related duties.
• Transports patients to and from diagnostic examinations and in-patient room as required.
• Transports laboratory specimens to the lab as required and in a timely manner.
• Absorbs and processes information quickly and accurately.
• Assists with orientation of new PCP’s as requested.
• Absorbs and processes information quickly and accurately.
• Absorbs and processes information quickly and accurately.

Requirements

• High School graduation or equivalent required; 1 – 2 years of college preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant/EMT preferred.
• One to two years of experience as a certified EMT preferred.
• Proof of EKG and Phlebotomy training/certification required.

Skills

• Emergency Room experience preferred.
• Ability to plan and utilize time management skills.
• Computer literate.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Commitment to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.