Care Partner - Medical Dialysis Unit (MedSurg)

Care Partner - Medical Dialysis Unit (MedSurg)

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Work Shift : Day (United States of America)

The Medical Dialysis Unit at Cobb Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Care Partner! This position is Full-Time/Day shift (7 am - 7 pm).

Job Summary : The Care Partner is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Care Partner primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers to provide excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily living activities and comfort measures.

The Care Partner may require approved advanced technical training skills may be required i.e. phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters. Performing additional advanced skills may be required to support clinical care and will fluctuate depending on the needs of the unit.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions :

• Excellence in Patient Experience by partnering with health care team, patient and family.
• 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.
• Patient Centered Care
• Provides patient care under the direction of the RN.
• Provides patient care needs and additional advanced skills based on unit specific requirements.

Required Minimum Education :

• Rising Senior in Good Standing Other or GED

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s) :

• BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• CNA - Cert Nurse Assistant is preferred

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.