Independence Health System · 2 months ago
BH TECHNICAL PARTNER
Greensburg, PA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelIndependence Health System is seeking a Technical Partner to deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring their safety, and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care
Perform and/or assist with patient care needs as directed and assist patient with activities of daily living
Respond to call lights, inquiries and requests from patients and families in a timely manner
Collect, document and report ongoing patient care data as directed
Interacts with assigned patients makes pertinent observations of patient's behaviors, reports and documents same, including vital signs and meal consumption
Obtains individual patient care equipment as directed
Transports patients as directed
May perform the following skills applies heating pads, set up suction equipment, apply antiembolic hose, aseptic techniques, distributes and maintains sufficient supply of linens, performs blood glucose testing, performs ostomy care, simple dressing changes, bladder scanning, and preventative skin care. Apply pulse oximetry performs EKGs, oral pharyngeal suctioning, place patient in CPM machine, prepare and maintain isolation boxes and supplies, declutter patient rooms and storage areas, deliver specimens to lab, crutch measurement and teaching, maintenance of specialty carts, supply inventory and special-order supplies
Completes and documents 15-minute safety rounds
Assists in the educational process to promote and maintain health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes
Obtain resources as needed
Reports to the RN/LPN information regarding the patient's readiness to learn
Encourages patient attendance at group activities
Facilitates and/or assists with groups as requested
Documents observations in group/activity sessions
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
Safely escorts patients to appropriate departments/activities
Participate in the performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services
Assists in the data collection process as requested
Recommend 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 seek 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, nursing, and 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
Observes patients for increase in agitation and reports to RN for early intervention
Assists as needed in handling, restraining and secluding agitated patients using the least restrictive means
Assists in establishing control in crisis situations
Knows how to use the panic button and how to call security for assistance as needed
Demonstrates knowledge of MH/MR commitment process
Evidence understanding of Patient Bill of Rights
Understands and can communicate the differences of voluntary and involuntary commitment
Completes vital signs on all patients as directed
Initials competency completed
Monitors equipment for functioning and hygiene
Documents result accurately
Reports abnormal vital signs or refusals to the RN
Distribute meals and snacks to the patients
Accurately delivers trays and cleans up
Orders unit based dietary supplies
Monitors patients' appetite and safety at mealtimes and assists with feeding as required
Maintains organization of patients' kitchen and unit-based refrigerator logs
Monitors patient safety on and off unit
Performs Q 15-minute patient monitoring and arranges for this to be complete when not on unit
Observes for unsafe behavior, increase in agitation of patient and reports to RN
Works as a team member in the event of a crisis
Completes contraband check and documents report results
Checks all patient belongings to assure safety and completes all required documentation
Facilitate patient files and specimen transport
Carries charts, supplies, specimens, etc., from behavioral health building to the main hospital
Organizes runs to hospitals to maximize efficient use of time
Assist patients with care and activities of daily living
Directs physical and dental care of patients to assure hygiene is good and clothes are clean
Monitors elimination as indicated
Facilitates EKG testing
Accurate and timely completion of EKG as ordered by physician
Completes annual competency
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required or obtain within orientation period (five (5) days from hire)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Preferred
Completion of a Nurse Aide or comparable program (such as EMT, Medical Assistant, nursing student with at least one semester of clinical or prior experience in related field
Computer skills, Phlebotomy, EKG experience
Company
Independence Health System
Independence Health System offers patients nationally recognized quality care in cardiology, orthopedics, palliative care, and maternity as well as a broad range of surgical, medical, emergency, and behavioral health services, and an extensive network of primary care physicians.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Laurie English
Sr. VP/ Chief Human Resources Officer, MBA, SPHR
Carol Fox
Chief Medical Officer
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