✨ About The Role
- The Care Partner in the Medical ICU will support professional staff in providing care and service to patients and families.
- Responsibilities include performing vital signs, AM/PM care, and assisting with various patient care tasks under the supervision of registered nurses.
- The position involves tasks such as phlebotomy, specimen collection, and ensuring laboratory specimens are properly labeled.
- The Care Partner will assist in coordinating unit activities to meet patients' needs efficiently.
- The role requires providing safer transportation for patients to ancillary departments while utilizing effective hand-off communications.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of direct patient care experience in an acute care setting.
- Successful candidates will have completed an accredited Nursing Assistant program, Medical Assistant program, or a Direct Patient Care Allied Health program.
- Candidates should possess strong communication skills to effectively report pertinent information to registered nurses.
- A compassionate demeanor and a commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of patients and families are essential.
- The role requires the ability to react promptly and appropriately to emergency situations.