Care Partner
Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilites and Essential Functions
- Excellence in Patient Experience by partnering with health care
team, patient and family. Patient Centered Care-Clinical Practice:
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. --- Present self in
positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns
and needs of others.
- Patient Centered Care --- Provides patient care under the
direction of the RN. --- Provides patient care needs (ex. hygiene,
nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) and additional
advanced skills based on unit specific requirements (ex.
phlebotomy, EKG, removal of foley catheters and removal of IVs).
--- Answers telephone and call lights promptly, professionally and
notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up. --- Assist
RN and other members of health care team with care delivery as
assigned. --- Assist in direct patient admission. --- Monitors data
entry for key patient safety information. --- Participates in
charge reconciliation. --- Performs audits as requested.
- Teamwork --- 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 200% accountability.
- Communication --- 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). --- Communicates completion of assignment/duties to RN or
Charge Nurse. --- 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.
- Safety and Infection Control --- 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 patient's
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. Required for All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of
work, and code of conduct. QualificationsRequired Minimum
Education
- High School rising Senior in good standing (completion of
junior year) Required or
- senior classification in with satisfactory standing (2.0 GPA or
higher) Required
- High school diploma Preferred and
- GED Preferred and
- Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing
Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program Preferred Required Minimum
Experience
- N/A Required Minimum Skills
- Ability to follow detailed directions.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication, specifically ability to
document.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Wellstar minimum age of hire is 16. Required Minimum License(s)
and Certification(s)
- Cert Nurse Assistant 0.00 Preferred 0.00
- Basic Life Support 1.00 Required 1.00 Additional Licenses and
Certifications
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Inc., Marietta , Care Partner, Other , Marietta, Georgia
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