Healthcare Partner - Neurology PCU - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Day Shift - Full Time
Company: SHARP HEALTHCARE
Location: La Mesa
Posted on: October 21, 2024
Job Description:
Hours:Shift Start Time:Shift End Time:AWS Hours
Requirement:Additional Shift Information:Weekend
Requirements:On-Call Required:NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum -
Midpoint - Maximum):$23.000 - $25.922 - $31.106 -The stated pay
scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for
this position.--- The actual pay rate and pay grade for this
position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an
applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities,
education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace
factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business
practices. - -Shift: DayHours: -0700-1530What You Will
DoCollaborates with the interprofessional team in the delivery of
quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed
nurse. Delivers care with consideration to populations served
including age specific needs/care. Contributes to overall unit
functions.Functions as the coordinator of communication for the
unit and assumes primary responsibility for medical record
management. Facilitates patient data management through
transcription, order entry, and documentation. Supports best use of
resources in management of equipment, supplies, and other
department resources.Under supervision, performs at least one
higher level competency from the following:- EKG- Lift
Team/Mobilization- Integrative Therapy- OB Tech- Mother/baby dyad
care- Orthopedic Tech- Other specialized skill such as surgical
support/arterial lines/sterilization processesRequired
Qualifications
- Less Than 1 Year Six months of related clinical
experience.
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS
Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIREDPreferred
Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
- Other Comparable certified nursing assistant course.
- 1 Year experience as unit clerk/secretary in an acute care
setting.Essential Functions
- Clinical CompetencyUnder supervision, performs at least one
higher-level competency from the following:* EKG* Lift
Team/Mobilization* Integrative Therapy* OB Tech* Mother/baby dyad
care* Orthopedic Tech* Other specialized skill such as surgical
support/arterial lines/sterilization processes
- Teamwork and CommunicationGreets and makes welcome a variety of
customers by telephone and in-person.Obtains information from
visitors/callers, directs as appropriate or takes complete and
accurate messages. Acts on requests for customer assistance.Uses
scripts as appropriate including answering phones, transferring
calls and service recovery.Answers call lights within four (4)
rings or calls into patient rooms to validate request.Answers phone
within four (4) rings and transfers calls as indicated.Responds to
all inquiries with a timeliness that promotes customer
satisfaction.Coordinates with physicians and department team
members via paging system or phones.Assists in directing others
during crisis intervention (codes, disasters, etc.).Communicates
effectively with all levels of staff and uses chain of command per
unit guidelines.Prioritizes workload in accordance with patient's
needs and staffing patterns, as appropriate.Validates understanding
of new patient needs or changes in assignment.Communicates with
other staff to develop plan for best use of resources.Asks for
assistance to get workload completed.Reports to license nurse or
supervisor when unable to respond to number of current
demands.Seeks feedback from co-workers about strategy to complete
work more efficiently.Completes and signs appropriate documents
accurately and timely.
- Admissions, Discharge and Transfer ResponsibilitiesEnsures
complete room set up for new admission (bedpan, urine container,
tissue paper, basin, fresh water, etc.).Meets and greets new
patient/resident and family members on admission to the
unit.Orients patient/resident and family to the
facility/room.Inventories and documents patient's personal
belongings on inventory sheet upon admission and updates as
needed.Accounts for patient's belongings during transfer and
discharge process.Transfers/transports patient to activities,
therapies and other departments on time and in a safe
manner.Removes all patient's equipment and supplies upon
discharge.D/c's patient from IDX within expected timeframe of
patient leaving unit.As directed by RN, appropriately enters orders
related to equipment, supplies and dietary needs; seeks RN
clarification when needed to ensure accuracy.
- Patient Care ActivitiesCompletes and signs appropriate
documents accurately and timely.Provides patient care within scope
of responsibilities.Provides and documents daily care of patient
per unit standards.In monitored units, follows telemetry process
and collaborates with central telemetry for
initiating/discontinuing monitoring.Communicates or questions
requests outside of scope of practice to licensed nurse.Identifies
and communicates new resident/patient care
issues/concerns.Communicates changes in patients/residents
condition.Takes rapid action in life threatening situations and
immediately notifies the licensed nurse.Communicates plans to
transfer patients/residents to other departments or discharge to
home.
- SafetyComplies with universal precautions and hospital
infection control policies.Uses proper body mechanics and safe
patient mobilization equipment to ensure patient's safety and avoid
personal injury.Follows safety procedures required for equipment
use.Reports observed hazards and unsafe practices.Reports personal
injury within two hours after incident happened, and completes the
ART and state claim forms.Identifies and communicates patients who
are at risk for injury to self and others.Complies with hospital
policy in management of patients in restraints.Labels/stores,
ensures safety of patient belongings (hearing aids, glasses,
dentures).Participate in auditing and safety monitoring programs
per unit standards.
- Medical Record/Information ManagementObtains chart inserts for
admissions and maintains charts, ensuring additional forms are
available and placed in charts.Obtains previous charts from medical
records.Dismantles charts to return to Medical Records, including
old charts.Requests medical records, films, or other medical
information from other facilities as needed.Files interdisciplinary
and diagnostic printouts in chart per standards.Dates, times, and
initials all entries.Assists team members in locating patient data
information.Collects and prepares patient data necessary to support
inter-facility transfers.Accurately updates electronic information
systems (i.e., tracking shell, Stafflink, NaviCare Hill-Rom
systems)Ensures timely teletracking updates/requests.Enters
accurate disposition of patient requiring admission, transfer, or
discharge per unit time guidelines.Coordinates scheduling of test
and retrieving results to support patient progress.Retrieves
diagnostic study, lab results, and other relevant patient
information supportive of patient assessment.Prepares/stocks
downtime packets.
- Equipment and SuppliesObtains, discontinues, stores and cleans
equipment according to policy/procedure and manufacturer
guidelines.Enters work order to facilitate repair of equipment,
reports urgent or unresolved equipment malfunction to lead/manager
or the appropriate department (Biomed, Supply Chain Services,
etc.).Manages and operates equipment safely.Ensures
integrity/sterility of supplies.Checks and restocks bedside
units/exam rooms after each patient and prn.Restocks supplies
(e.g., clerical, patient care and dietary).Tracks equipment
availability: logs, assigns, and tracks equipment.Ensures
compliance safety regulations (e.g., equipment does not block fire
exits).Follows durable, re-usable medical equipment
protocols.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of basic patient/resident care skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform all baseline resident / patient care skills
under guidance of licensed nurse.
- Fluent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.Sharp
HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected
veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual
with disability or any other protected class#SGHNCOther; H.S.
Diploma or Equivalent; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
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