Care Partner I
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Care Partners are responsible for meeting the basic needs of
patients by providing skilled levels of bedside patient care under
the direction of the Registered Nurse. Care Partners also perform
clerical duties necessary to the functioning of the nursing
unit.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of
Time)
Essential Functions: The following are essential job
accountabilities and performance criteria:
1) General Patient Care:CriteriaA) Carries out the patient's plan
of care as it relates to the patient's physical needs under the
direction of the Registered Nurse.B) Delivers care requiring broad
knowledge of aseptic technique, medical terminology and
equipment.C) Assists nurses and physicians with procedures.D)
Maintains knowledge of and operates equipment used in patient care
safely.E) Retrieves patient care items that are not routinely
available on the unit.F) Retrieves, recovers or follows up on
patient care needs.G) Completed unit clerical duties including the
coordination of designated unit activities, transcription of
orders, medical record maintenance and serving as a unit
receptionist.H) Prepares rooms prior to admissions and following
discharges. Completes patient's belongings list on admission and
transfer.I) Directs prompt and courteous attention to the needs of
patients, families, and visitors.J) Rounds with purpose.K) Engages
in service recovery activities referring unusual problems to Nurse
Manager/ Designate.L) Rounds after dietary trays are passed to
ensure all meals are appropriate or as required for patient
satisfaction /care needs.M) Takes appropriate action when necessary
including the resolution of issues related to late or wrong
trays.N) Feeds and sets up trays as needed.O) Recognizes needs and
initiates appropriate action in regard to maintaining supplies and
equipmentP) Notifies appropriate department in order to maintain a
clean safe environment (housekeeping, maintenance, dietary, etc.)Q)
Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families,
medical staff, and ancillary personnel.
2) Safety and ComfortCriteriaA) Correctly places restraints;
observes for constriction of circulation, changes to skin
integrity, adequate breathing; knows when and how to change
position; provides range of motion (ROM) and skin care, toileting,
and opportunities for socialization.B) Operates Cardiac Monitor
i.e.1. On/off switch2. Alarms/stand-by3. Obtaining strip4. Lead
placement
3) Vital Signs/MeasurementCriteriaA) Completes Point of Care
Testing as approved by hospital and competencyB) Obtains vital
signs including temperatureC) Measures abdominal girthD) Weighs
patientsE) Measures intake and output
4) Mobility and Exercise:CriteriaA) Applies Pneumatic Air Stockings
/ Ted HoseB) Ambulates, turns and positions patients.
5) Respiratory CareCriteriaA) Assists with incentive spirometry and
cough / deep breath.B) Sets up oxygen therapy such as, nasal
cannula or mask as directed by Registered Nurse.C) Monitors pulse
oximetryD) Completes tracheostomy careE) Performs suctioning1.
Oral2. Tracheal: When the patient is assessed by the Registered
Nurse to be stable.
6) Wound CareCriteriaA) Places patient on specialty bedB) Performs
dressing changes (sterile and clean)C) Cares for pin care site
after assessment has been completed by the Registered Nurse.
Assists in monitoring that traction weights are hanging freely and
in good alignment.
7) Bowel and Bladder EliminationCriteriaA) Administers enemasB)
Performs straight catheterization. Provides catheter care.
8) HygieneCriteriaA) Provides:1. Hygiene and grooming daily2. Mouth
care (including dentures) at least twice/day.3. Fresh water at
0800, 1600, 2400 and as needed4. Perineal care5. Toileting
9) Specimen CollectionCriteriaA) Obtains:1. Midstream
(clean-voided) urine specimen.2. Timed urine specimen3. Sterile
urine specimen from an indwelling catheter4. Urine specific gravity
(5 South and 5 ICU only)5. Urine pH6. Expectorated sputum
specimens7. Blood specimens by venipuncture8. Stool specimens
10) ClericalCriteriaA) Answers phone within 3 rings identifying
self, title and nursing unit. Does not keep person on hold for
extended periods.B) Provides directions to physicians, hospital
personnel, and visitors to patient's room.C) Notifies the physician
and nursing staff of new patient's arrival to unit.D) Assists in
the receiving of articles brought to the nursing unit.E) Answers
pneumatic tube promptly and returns carriers to the appropriate
area.F) Prepares a daily worksheet and confirms all appointments
concerning daily work (including blood work) and updates worksheet
on each shift.G) Verifies census sheet, maintains and updates as
necessary.H) Informs Admitting Department of all transfers,
discharges, admissions, room changes, and deaths through the
computer. Includes disposition of appropriate paperwork.I) Informs
staff/charge nurses / nurse manager of nursing unit activities:
return of patients to the floor, physician stat orders, new
admissions, etc.J) Assist nursing staff and ancillary personnel to
ensure appropriate and complete specimen labels/requisition
orders.K) Reports critical lab values to appropriate personnel.L)
Initiates and completes secretarial portion of the pre-op
checklist.M) Completes the administrative data screen for all new
admissions and updates daily.N) Assists the nursing staff with
paperwork involved in the patient transfer and discharge procedure
to include movement of medications.O) Gives a full report to the
oncoming person. (Leaves a written report if unable to give
verbal). Informs the Charge Nurse if additional orders are left for
the night shift.P) Checks patient chart periodically throughout the
shift for "stat", flagged and un-flagged orders.Q) Checks physician
orders daily for unsigned verbal/telephone orders and places
appropriate flag.R) Enters orders into the computer accurately.S)
Calls departments to order tests, procedures, and consults which
cannot be ordered through the computer.T) Transcribes orders for
tests/procedures/consults onto the TESTS/PROCEDURES section of the
profile.U) Ensures labels are correctly placed on all formsV)
Transcribes medication orders to the medication administration
record accurately.W) Places all physician orders in pharmacy bin.
Faxes all physician orders to pharmacy during night shift.X) Signs
orders to indicate orders were taken off with date, time, signature
and titleY) Utilizes appropriate backup systems in the event of
computer downtime.Z) Ensures that stat and timed orders are
transcribed promptly.AA) Initiates and assembles chartsBB) Keeps
chart in order; thins chart as needed and places in appropriate
file.CC) Obtains old charges from Medical Records through the
computer.DD) Ensures that Medical Records picks up old charts by
placing them in assigned - - pick up area on day of discharge.EE)
Completes medical record checklist and ensures that the complete
chart is sent to Medical Records within 24 hours of discharge and
immediately upon patient death.FF) Sends complete chart including
thinned chart and old chart on transfer to patient.GG) Ensures
allergy, and isolation cards are posted in charts when
indicated.HH) Completes and signs secretarial portion of death
summary.
11) Safety/Infection Control: - Performs job in accordance with
safety and infection control policies. - (5,8) 5%CriteriaA)
Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per
established guidelines.B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and
therapeutic environment for patients / families / employees in
accordance to hospital standards.1. Maintains clutter free
environment.2. Keeps personal conversations/background noise to a
minimum.3. Adheres to dress code.C) Reports risk management
concerns.D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual
mandatory requirements:1. Yearly TB Screening2. Annual Ethics
Training (Initial Ethics, if new employee)3. Annual Safety
Training4. Required Information Security course5. Required Abuse &
Neglect course6. Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training (if
required)7. Coursework as assigned for .edu8. Annual competency9.
Age/Population specific competency (if applicable)10. Orientation
competency (if new hire)11. Unit SpecificE) Obtains report from
Registered Nurse and informs nurse of changes in patient's
condition.F) Communicates concerns or patient complaints to
Registered Nurse and other team members as appropriate.G) Documents
all procedures and care concisely and legibly on chart forms
according to chart form guidelines.H) Identifies problems, gathers
pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate
lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution.I) Empties
soiled linen containers.
12) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint
Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care
in a courteous, and respectful manner. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
10%CriteriaA) Demonstrates care and courtesy1. Provides prompt,
respectful, courteous service.2.Meets physical, spiritual,
psychological and emotional needs of patients and families as
directed by Registered Nurse.3. Responds to call lights promptly.4.
Apologizes for mix-up and delay.B) Communicates effectively and
maintains confidentiality1. Listens to staff/patient / family
concerns and addresses needs within scope of responsibility.2.
Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff /
patient/ family understands.3. Allows time for questions.C)
Demonstrates competence and collaboration1. Provides accurate
change of shift report.2. Provides quality care in accordance to
standards.3. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate
work flow and continuity.D) Provides cost effect services1. Uses
resources wisely.2. Recommends changes in practice that increases
efficiency and minimizes waste.
13) Personal Accountability: - Demonstrates accountability for own
job performance. (6) - 5%CriteriaA) Adheres to and incorporates all
customer service standards in patient care and work practices.B)
Participates in additional learning experiences to increase
competence including:1. Staff meetings2. Mandatory in-services and
educational programs3. Evaluation of self-performance by
identifying strengths and areas for improvement.C) Assists in
identifying and implementing nursing unit goals.
14) Performance Improvement (PI): - Incorporates Performance
Improvement into one's job performance. (6) 5%CriteriaA) Identifies
problems, participation in data collection when requested, suggests
solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority and
works toward problem resolution.B) Participates in the performance
/ process improvement process.1. Assists in developing unit based
PI plan.2. Participates in discussion of PI outcomes.3.
Collaborates in developing and implementing action plans.C)
Incorporates Performance Improvement and Commitment to Quality
(C2Q) results into job performanceD) Offers suggestions for
improvement of unit activities.E) Participates in discussion of PI
C2Q data outcomes.F) Collects PI C2Q data as assignedG)
Participates in research activities on the nursing unit as
appropriate.
15) Age Appropriate Care: - Provides age-appropriate care to: - - -
- - - ____Infant - ___Child - - ____Adolescent - - - - - - -
_____Adult - - _____GeriatricCriteriaA) Demonstrates knowledge and
skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services
to the age of the patient served by the department.B) Demonstrates
ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify
patient needs.C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to
interpret age specific responses to service and interaction.D)
Involves family or significant other in decision making related to
services provided.E) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed
for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.F)
Position specific: - Need to enter those responsibilities specific
for position
16) Specialized Care: - Provides specialized care to patients at
high risk for injury. - - - - - - - - - - -(1, 2, 4, 5, 8) -
CriteriaA) Restraint Care1. Initiates/evaluates alternatives to
restraint prior to application.2. Applies restraints consistent
with the approved procedure.3. Monitors and assesses patient's
response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate
intervals.4. Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care,
hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis.5. Provides for trail
release and removal of restraint as soon as possible.B) Pain
Management1. Follows pain management plan of care, e.g.:
repositioning, message, immobilization, music therapy etc.2.
Reports patient complaints of pain to the nursing staff and/or
physician.C) Abuse Assessment1. Is aware of abuse recognition
criteria and incorporates it into assessments.2. Reports signs of
possible abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk Management, and
recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for
evaluation.
DISCLAIMER: - Performs other related duties as assigned or
requested.
Rationale for Essential Functions:1) The performance of this
function is the reason the job exists.2) There are limited
employees among whom the performance of this function can be
distributed.3) This function occupies a great deal of the
employee's time.4) This function is highly specialized. Employees
are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.5) Failure
to perform this function may have serious consequences.6) The
function was performed by past employees, and is performed by
current employees.7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require
the use of protective equipment8) Exposure to tuberculosis that
requires the use of protective equipment
"Work requiring the knowledge and skills necessary to provide
direct patient care appropriate to patient population of
specialty":
Job SpecificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION: High School graduate or GED
equivalent and at least 18 years of age. Post High School
vocational/specialized training preferred.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
NoneREQUIRED COURSE: Completion of learning program with 80%
passing score on written and skills performance examination.WORKING
CONDITIONS:
Employee___________________________________________Date____________
Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________
Department Director
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Administration________________________________________Date_____________
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as
an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills
required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their
job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by
supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities
for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion
of the medical center.
Practice AgreementFor Nursing Staff
Please read the below standards and expectations.
Standard (I understand that---)
Our patients deserve care that sets the standard for excellence and
meets the needs of each and every patient whose care is our primary
purpose and mission. (Quality)
Expectations - - (So I will---)
Achieve Excellence in Infection Control By:
Achieve Excellence in Nursing Practice By:
Own and Respect My Environment By:
Standard (I understand that---)
Treating my colleagues, our patients, visitors, and business
partners with respect and dignity is necessary to create an
environment where excellence in caring and nursing practice can
thrive. (People)
Expectations - - (So I will---)
Standard (I understand that---)
Patients and their families are scared and vulnerable. It is my
responsibility to communicate through verbal and non-vernal means
that I am here to help. (Service)
Expectations - - (So I will---)
The intent of this agreement is not to provide a complete list of
job responsibilities. Its intent rather is to be a positive
statement of concrete actions which will ensure that nursing
practice at Saint Louis University Hospital sets the benchmark for
excellence in service, quality, and people.
-As a member of the nursing staff at Saint Louis University
Hospital, I understand that on behalf of my hospital, our patients
and my co-workers I will conduct myself according to this agreement
at all times.
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