NURSING ASSISTANT / TECH PARTNER - MED SURG 4AB

Technical Partner

The Technical Partner provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. Essential job functions include delivering direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care. The Technical Partner performs and / or assists with patient care needs as directed and assists patients with activities of daily living. They respond to call lights, inquiries, and requests from patients and families in a timely manner. The Technical Partner collects, documents, and reports ongoing patient care data as directed. They measure and / or document intake and output, including drainage and obtain daily weights when indicated. They obtain individual patient care equipment as directed and transport patients as directed. The Technical Partner may perform skills such as obtaining vital signs, applying heating pads, setting up suction equipment, utilizing E cylinders, applying antiembolic hose, aseptic techniques, distributing and maintaining sufficient supply of linens, applying Sequential Compression Devices, performing blood glucose testing, performing ostomy care, simple dressing changes, applying telemetry leads, bladder scanning, preventative skin care, applying pulse oximetry, urinary catheter care, transporting blood and blood products from the blood bank, performing EKGs, oral pharyngeal suctioning, placing patients in CPM machines, preparing and maintaining isolation boxes and supplies, decluttering patient rooms and storage areas, delivering specimens to the lab, crutch measurement and teaching, maintaining specialty carts, supply inventory and special order supplies, stocking warmers with blankets, saline, and water. The Technical Partner makes regular rounds to address patient needs and physical environment, assists in the educational process to promote and maintain health, fosters self-care, and improve outcomes, obtains resources as needed, reports to the RN / LPN information regarding the patient's readiness to learn, maintains a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure continuous flow of patient care, communicates pertinent information of actual / potential problems to the professional / practical nurse, communicates pertinent information at shift reports and during internal and external transfers, participates in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services, assists in the data collection process as requested, recommends modifications for performance improvement, demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the technical partner, demonstrates an ability to solve problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate, maintains accountability for actions taken, effectively functions as a resource person, acts as a patient advocate, performs effectively in the role of preceptor / mentor to new hires and / or students, assists in maintaining / decreasing organizational / departmental costs, assists in the department's compliance with state, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies, assists in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys, adheres to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections, assists with maintaining sufficient and proper supplies on an assigned unit, assists with monitoring sterile supplies for expiration date and replaces as needed, provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies, utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care, assumes appropriate code team role during code situations or mock codes, responds effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters, assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff, completes proper collection, identification, labeling, and delivery of specimens (including diagnostic studies) to the appropriate department, supports limited use of restraints in accordance with established standards and documents according to policies, and other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, GED, or higher level of education, sound judgment, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members, and works independently assigned duties. Preferred qualifications include completion of a Nurse Aide or comparable program, computer skills, phlebotomy, and EKG experience. License, certification, and clearances required include current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program, Act 33 with renewal, Act 34 with renewal, and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department. Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations. Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.