Easter Seals Jobs

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