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