Acute Care Extender

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