Care Partner II -- MED/SURG/ORTHO UNIT

Summary

The Care Partner II 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.

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 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

Clerical Management Activities/Unit Secretary

• 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

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Certification as a Nursing Assistant is preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicants must hold a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association