Progressive Mobility Spec (KAL

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Performs Designated Routine Tasks

• Optimizes patient movement, transfers, and selection of appropriate mobility devices (lifts, gait belts, proper turning and additional assistive devices).
• Demonstrates use, selection, and adaptation of patient transfer equipment/device use, patient mobility techniques, and body mechanics in a safe manner as directed by rehabilitation and/or nursing.
• Manages multiple priorities when necessary and communicates well with other members of the healthcare team in carrying out daily responsibilities pertaining to progressive mobility.
• Teaches and coaches staff on mobility techniques and enlists nursing staff assistance if needed.
• Performs documentation and/or data collection on essential functions as it relates to monitoring quality measures.
• Performs duties which may include patient care as needed and time allows during performance of mobility duties i.e. assisting patients in the bathroom, incontinence care, and setting up patients for meals.

Supports The Organization

• Maintains a clean and organized working area.
• Maintains an inventory of identified mobility supplies and equipment.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships throughout the hospital.
• Completes other job-related duties and projects assigned.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's Six-Point Operating System

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education And Experience

The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a patient care setting. Will need to maintain current CPR certification. At least one year’s experience in an inpatient care facility with direct patient care experience preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to consistently interact with patients, families, visitors, and staff in a courteous manner and to maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrates the ability to read at a level necessary to comprehend written procedures dealing with all aspects of the position.
• Requires basic office skills (i.e., filing, phone usage, computers and other keyboard equipment).
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.