Beacon Health System · 1 month ago
Progressive Mobility Specialist
Elkhart, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBeacon Health System is dedicated to delivering outstanding care and inspiring health. The Progressive Mobility Specialist provides safe patient mobility in the acute hospital setting, utilizing assistive devices and techniques to enhance patient transfers and movement while supporting overall patient care and team communication.
FitnessHealth Care
Responsibilities
Performing defined tasks to optimize for hospitalized patients on a global level such as patient movement, transfers and selection of appropriate mobility devices (lifts, gait belts, proper turning and additional assistive devices)
Demonstrating use, selection and adaptation of patient transfer equipment/device use, patient mobility techniques, and body mechanics in a safe manner as directed by rehabilitation and/or nursing
Managing multiple priorities when necessary and communicating well with other members of the healthcare team in carrying out daily responsibilities pertaining to progressive mobility
Teaching and coaching staff on mobility techniques and enlisting nursing staff assistance if needed
Performing documentation and/or data collection on essential functions as it relates to monitoring of quality measures
Performing duties which may include patient care as needed and time allows during performance of mobility duties i.e. assisting patients to bathroom, incontinence care, and setting up patients for meals
Maintaining a clean and organized working area
Maintaining an inventory of identified mobility supplies and equipment
Developing and maintaining good working relationships throughout the hospital
Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned
Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared
Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes
Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year
Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department
Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance
Complies with established organization and department policies
Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of experience in a patient care setting
Must maintain current CPR certification
Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to consistently interact with patients, families, visitors, and staff in a courteous manner and to maintain positive working relationships
Demonstrates the ability to read at a level necessary to comprehend written procedures dealing with all aspects of the position
Requires basic office skills (i.e., filing, phone usage, computers and other keyboarding equipment)
Attention to detail and accuracy is required
Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, certain undesirable patient care activities and possible exposure to biohazards and blood-borne pathogens
Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position
Preferred
At least one year experience in an inpatient care facility with direct patient care experience preferred
Company
Beacon Health System
Beacon Health System is a Hospital & Health Care centre providing health care facilities
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.54MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services Administration
2024-12-18Grant· $0.14M
2024-05-08Grant· $5.4M
Leadership Team
Kreg Gruber
Chief Executive Officer
Phil Newbold
CEO Emeritus
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