Care Partner - West; NIGHTS

Summary

The Care Partner is responsible for assisting the nurse in providing patient care and for serving as a receptionist for the nursing unit with clerical /transcription duties. Activities are based on the unit's specific needs and are performed within the scope of education, training and experience of the Care Partner.

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 competent 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

• 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 competent 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

• Process MD orders promptly and accurately via the electronic medical record
• Provide clerical assistant for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Operate the computer order entry system accurately; utilizes downtime processes and procedures when required Relay urgent orders immediately to the appropriate staff member Coordinate scheduling of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients
• Serve as receptionist for the nursing unit
• Manage phones and other communication systems to provide effective and timely communication
• Take and deliver messages accurately and in a time appropriate manner
• Keep work area neat and orderly
• Maintain and order forms, office supplies, and dietary supplies as needed in a cost effective manner Assist with safety during emergencies; direct hallway traffic
• Demonstrate familiarity and competence with completing necessary procedures:
  Transportation arrangements for patients going to other hospitals
• COBRA forms for transfer
  
  Supporting safe transitions of care; copying chart to be sent with patients during transfers
• Pick up blood and blood products from the lab
• Maintain a working knowledge of equipment

• 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

• 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 policy 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…