TECH PARTNER - PCU

Tech Partner - Pcu

The technical partner will provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the rn or lpn.

essential job functions

• 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.
• measure and / or document intake and output, including drainage and obtain daily weights when indicated.
• obtain individual patient care equipment as directed.
• transport patients as directed.
• may perform the following skills : obtain vital signs, apply heating pads, set up suction equipment, utilize e cylinders, apply antiembolic hose, aseptic techniques, distribute and maintain sufficient supply of linens, apply sequential compression devices, perform blood glucose testing, perform ostomy care, simple dressing changes, apply telemetry leads, bladder scanning, preventative skin care. apply pulse oximetry, transport blood and blood products from blood bank, perform 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, stock warmers with blankets, saline, and water.
• make regular rounds to address patient needs and physical environment - purposeful hourly rounding,

assist in the educational process to promote and maintain health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes.

maintain a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure continuous flow of patient care.

participate in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.

demonstrate leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the technical partner.

assist in the department's compliance with state, joint commission, osha and other regulatory agencies.

provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.

required qualifications

preferred qualifications

license, certification & clearances

supervisory responsibilities

position type / expected hours of work

lean

aap / eeo

work environment

effective march 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to cdc guidelines

when lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

essential absolute necessity.

marginal minimal necessity.

constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

rarely less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

physical demands

when lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

essential absolute necessity.

marginal minimal necessity.

constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.