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Job Summary:The Acute Care Extender functions as a collaborative member of the
health care team in partnership with and under supervision of the
Registered Nurse performs direct patient care to a specific group of
patients and coordinates activities which relate to the flow of unit
processes. Promotes organizational commitment and excellence in the
patient care experience.All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with
Prisma Health's values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity,
and teamwork.Responsibilities:Participates in patient rounding and under supervision of the RN
actively engages in review of harm prevention measures such as:
efficient turning and repositioning, VAP Bundle, ensuring curos caps
remain on IV lines and monitoring CL dressings for soiling.Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direct
supervision of the registered nurse to include, but not limited to:
basic blood glucose collection, coughing /deep breathing, incentive
spirometry, pulse ox and oxygen set up, dressing changes recognition of
life-threatening conditions with initial response and reporting.
Emptying and measuring drainage equipment.Assists patients with needs related to personal hygiene. Duties include,
but are not limited to, bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair,
and washing hands.Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding. Duties
include, but are not limited to, assisting with feeding and setting up
meal trays.Assists patients with needs related to ambulation. Duties include, but
are not limited to, dangling, walking, walking with assistive device,
and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the
Registered Nurse.Performs other administrative duties as requested.Performs other basic care duties as requested and delegated by licensed
personnel.Meets patients' needs related to elimination. Duties include, but are
not limited to, assisting patient with getting to the bathroom,
utilizing a bedside commode, utilizing a bedpan, or utilizing a urinal.
Accurately monitors inputs and outputs.Accurately completes and documents patient vital signs. Duties include
assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and
oxygenation via pulse ox or ETCO2. Reports abnormal values to the
Registered Nurse.Reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse in a timely
manner.In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the
electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care
management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of
care throughout the shift.Performs individualized unit-based skills based on the type and needs of
unit after training and competency established at Prisma Health to
include: adjusting fetal monitoring, phlebotomy, EKG, and monitoring
telemetry rhythms.Requirements:Education: Must have one of the following:-Completion of one Medical/Surgical clinical rotation in a nursing or
other medical education program.-Completion of a "Patient Care Technician" program that requires
successful completion of a clinical rotation.-Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Healthcare-related field
with at least previous exposure to the acute care environment.-Completion of academic Healthcare Technician program that requires a
minimum of 40 clinical hours. If for a unit with cardiac monitoring,
curriculum must have included a cardiac care course or will be completed
within 2 months of hire.-Completion of EMT-Basic course.-If candidate does not meet the education requirements above, then
candidate must have active participation in Prisma Health PST-AC
apprenticeship education leading to satisfactory completion of all
apprenticeship skills validation, educational and on-the-job training
components.Licensure, Registry, or Certification: Current CPR required prior to
start date directly through the American Red Cross, the American Heart
Association, or the military. (To register: Blended Learning or In
Person CPR AED through the American Red
Cross;
or Classroom or Skills Session Heartsaver CPR AED through the American
Heart
Association.
Certification must include an in-person skills session.)Special Training: Organizational and time management skills necessary to
complete responsibilities of role. Must understand the values of
exceptional customer service and how to apply those skills to interact
effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, external
customers and community groups.EEO/AA
Vacancy caducado!