Care Partner CDU ​/Clinical Decision Unit Part time 7a-7p

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Night (United States of America)

Part time Care Partner/Nurse Asst Part time 7p-7a

36 hrs every 2 weeks minimum so 3 12 hour shifts

12 CDU/Short stay type unit on first floor- dedicated to quality care with compassion

Magnet Designated Paulding campus- exceptional customer service skills required for our patients

• 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

• 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

• 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 accountability

• 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

• 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 patients 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

• * Rising Senior in Good Standing Other or GED Other-Preferred or Other / Certificate…