Patient Care Partner – Progressive Critical Care Unit (FTD & FTN available)

Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC. is seeking a Patient Care Partner for the Progressive Critical Care Unit. The role supports the clinical team by assisting with patient care, ADLs, and documentation under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Qualified candidates may have CNA/MA/paramedic certification or be willing to obtain BLS within 30 days and basic EKG skills within 6 months. Prior nursing home or hospital experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS within 30 days; Basic EKG skills within 6 months; CNA/MA/paramedic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and prepare admission materials.
• Assist with ADLs, mobility, and positioning.
• Perform/assist with Point of Care procedures per policy and document.
• Report changes in condition to RN and ensure patient safety.

Skills

ADLs assistance

Basic EKG skills

Patient transfer

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the patient-focused care system and under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Primary Duties

Primary Functions:

• Always greets patients courteously and makes comfortable with department/surroundings.
• Ensures admission chart is ready and actively assists with admission process (ID band, computer information, and consent form).
• Actively participates in administering patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
• Responds to patients needs in a timely manner.
• Assists patients with ADLs, including meals, bathing and hygiene needs.
• Performs/assists with range of motion exercises and progressive ambulation as directed by RN.
• Performs/assists with positioning patients and transferring patients from bed to chair or wheelchair or stretcher. Transports patients as needed.
• Reports changes in condition to the RN in a timely manner.
• Maintains personal responsibility for clinical growth and development.
• Applies the knowledge of growth and development to appropriate patient populations.
• Maintains standard precautions.
• Performs Point of Care procedures in a timely manner according to established policy and procedure. Documents required information and complies with all Point of Care quality control standards.

Qualifications/Specifications

• Education: High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate required.
• Licensure/Certification: None required. CNA, MA and/or paramedic certification (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) paramedic certification) preferred. BLS certification required within the first 30 days of employment. Certification is to be renewed by recommended renewal date on certification card. Basic EKG skills required within 6 months of employment.
• Experience: With CNA, MA and/or paramedic certification, no experience required. Without CNA, MA or paramedic certification, minimum of one year patient care experience in a nursing home or hospital (acute care setting preferred) or one year nursing school required.

Job Overview

Job Title:

Patient Care Partner – Progressive Critical Care Unit (FTD & FTN available)