What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Partner Full time days WMCG- MICU position at Wellstar Health System?
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
The Patient Care Tech is an unlicensed staff member who supports professional staff in providing care and service to patients and families under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and supports the plan of care for assigned patients.
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Performs tasks to include but not limited to vital signs, AM/PM Care, I O measurement, tube feedings (bolus, gravity, pump), simple dressing changes, post-mortem care, pin care (orthopedic patients), ostomy care, discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters, urine collection Performs tasks to include but not limited to Phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, finger and heel sticks (as required by a registered nurse) Under supervision and nurse unit dependent, perform tasks to include but not limited to: tracheostomy care, discontinuing peripheral intravenous lines, in-line suctioning of ventilator patients Perform tasks to include but not limited to: ensure laboratory specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to appropriate departments, assist in the coordination of unit activities to ensure that patients' needs are met efficiently, serve as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray Reacts promptly and appropriately to emergency situations, provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving patient/family to the appropriate nurse, provide safer transportation to ancillary departments while utilizing hand-off communications
Required Minimum Education
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 3 years direct patient care in an acute care setting. Preferred or
Required Minimum Skills
Less than 1 year See skills section Required and
Candidate Must Have One The Following
Successful completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program, Medical Assistant program, or Direct Patient Care Allied Health program; or
Successful completion of the Nursing Fundamentals course from an accredited registered nursing program; or,
Minimum Of Two Years Of Related Experience
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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
The Patient Care Tech is an unlicensed staff member who supports professional staff in providing care and service to patients and families under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and supports the plan of care for assigned patients.
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Performs tasks to include but not limited to vital signs, AM/PM Care, I O measurement, tube feedings (bolus, gravity, pump), simple dressing changes, post-mortem care, pin care (orthopedic patients), ostomy care, discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters, urine collection Performs tasks to include but not limited to Phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, finger and heel sticks (as required by a registered nurse) Under supervision and nurse unit dependent, perform tasks to include but not limited to: tracheostomy care, discontinuing peripheral intravenous lines, in-line suctioning of ventilator patients Perform tasks to include but not limited to: ensure laboratory specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to appropriate departments, assist in the coordination of unit activities to ensure that patients' needs are met efficiently, serve as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray Reacts promptly and appropriately to emergency situations, provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving patient/family to the appropriate nurse, provide safer transportation to ancillary departments while utilizing hand-off communications
Required Minimum Education
- High School Diploma General or GED General
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All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 3 years direct patient care in an acute care setting. Preferred or
Required Minimum Skills
Less than 1 year See skills section Required and
Candidate Must Have One The Following
Successful completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program, Medical Assistant program, or Direct Patient Care Allied Health program; or
Successful completion of the Nursing Fundamentals course from an accredited registered nursing program; or,
Minimum Of Two Years Of Related Experience
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.