Care Partner- 2 West: Cardiac/Telemetry

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is seeking a Care Partner to assist the nurse in providing patient care according to unit needs and within scope of education and experience. Duties include vital signs, I&O, ADL assistance, and documentation in the EMR.

The role emphasizes accurate vital sign assessment, orthostatic BP competency, glucose monitoring, lab specimen handling, and maintaining a safe patient environment. High school diploma and BLS are required or preferred as noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant certification course or program is preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire is required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals, monitor intake/output, assist with activities of daily living and document in the EMR.
• Determine orthostatic blood pressures.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring.
• Collect and transport lab specimens and enter data per policy.
• Obtain blood products from Blood Bank as needed.
• Notify nurse of changes in patient condition.
• Maintain/stock supplies and equipment at bedside and med room.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure patient and staff safety.

Skills

Vital signs

Glucose monitoring

Lab specimens handling

Patient communication

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR data entry

BLS (within 90 days)

Job description

Summary

Care Partners are responsible for assisting the nurse in providing patient care. Activities are based on the unit's specific needs and are performed within the scope of education, training, and experience of the Care Partner.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• 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

Summary

Care Partners are responsible for assisting the nurse in providing patient care. Activities are based on the unit's specific needs and are performed within the scope of education, training, and experience of the Care Partner.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

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

Communication

• Maintain and promote effective relationships with peers, physicians, other hospital departments, patients, and families
• Utilize excellent verbal, nonverbal, and written communication
• Maintain accountability for intradepartmental communication
• Effectively communicate with all patient populations based on their age and developmental needs
• Effectively communicate patient needs with the nurse caring for the patient
• All procedures/interventions must be reported to the responsible Nurse or Charge Nurse
• All patient responses to any intervention/procedure are reported to the appropriate Nurse or Charge Nurse

Safety and Environment

• Assure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by following all safety precautions and procedures in the performance of job duties
• Adhere to patient safety and identification policies and procedures
• Provide a safe area for all patients, ensuring that side rails are up as needed, and call lights are given to each patient
• Identify patients at risk for injury and participate in instituting measures to prevent/reduce the risk
• Adhere to Age-Appropriate Protocols to ensure patient safety based on developmental needs
• Contribute to prevention of infectious diseases among employees, patients, and visitors by adhering to Infection Control policies and procedures
• 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
• Emphasize 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
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
• Preferred Education: Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant certification course or program

(If a candidate does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, they will be required to complete a reading and writing assessment. Must be 18 years of age to work in a direct care setting.)

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• BLS within 90 days of hire
• Certified Nursing Assistant license preferred