Descriptionnn$2,000.00 Sign-On BonusnnJob SummarynnThe Technical Partner provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN.nnEssential Job FunctionsnnDeliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.nnPerform and/or assist with patient care needs as directed and assists patient with activities of daily living.nnRespond to call lights, inquiries and requests from patients and families in a timely manner.nnCollect, document and report ongoing patient care data as directed.nnMeasure and/or document intake and output, including drainage and obtains daily weights when indicated.nnObtain individual patient care equipment as directed.nnTransport patients as directed.nnMay 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, urinary catheter care, 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.nnMake regular rounds to address patient needs and physical environment - purposeful hourly rounding,nnAssist in the educational process to promote and maintain health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes.nnObtain resources as needed.nnReport to the RN/LPN information regarding the patient's readiness to learn.nnMaintain a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure continuous flow of patient care.nnCommunicate pertinent information of actual/potential problems to the professional/practical nurse.nnCommunicate pertinent information at shift reports and during internal and external transfers.nnParticipate in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.nnAssist in data collection process as requested.nnRecommend modifications for performance improvement.nnDemonstrate leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the technical partner.nnDemonstrate an ability to solve problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.nnMaintain accountability for actions taken.nnEffectively function as a resource person.nnAct as a patient advocate.nnPerform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.nnAssist in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.nnAssist in the department's compliance with state, Joint Commission, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.nnAssist in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.nnAdhere to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.nnAssist with maintaining sufficient and proper supplies on an assigned unit.nnAssist with monitoring sterile supplies for expiration date and replaces as needed.nnProvide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.nnUtilize two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.nnAssume appropriate code team role during code situations or mock codes.nnRespond effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.nnAssist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and staff.nnComplete proper collection, identification, labeling and delivery of specimens (including diagnostic studies) to the appropriate department.nnSupport limited use of restraints in accordance with established standards and documents according to policies.nnOther duties as assigned.nnRequired QualificationsnnHigh School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.nnCompletion of a Nurse Aide or comparable program (such as EMT, Medical Assistant, nursing student with at least one semester of clinical, or (IH Technical Partner Training Program) or prior experience in related field.nnSound judgment, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently assigned duties.nnStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.nnPreferred QualificationsnnNurse Aide certification.nnPatient care experience.nnComputer skills, Phlebotomy, EKG experience.nnCurrent Nursing Student (with clinical experience).nnLicense, Certification & ClearancesnnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required.nnA Technical Partner refresher training class may be required if an employee has not worked in an acute care setting and/or long-term care facility for past three (3) – five (5) years.nnAct 33 with renewal.nnAct 34 with renewal.nnAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.nnSupervisory ResponsibilitiesnnThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.nnPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorknnIncumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).nnTravel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.nnEqual Employment OpportunitynnIndependence 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.nnDisclaimernnThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.nnWork EnvironmentnnEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelinesnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnExtreme HeatnnXnnExtreme ColdnnXnnHeightsnnXnnConfined SpacesnnXnnExtreme Noise(>85dB)nnXnnMechanical HazardsnnXnnUse of Vibrating ToolsnnXnnOperates VehiclennXnnOperates Heavy EquipmentnnXnnUse of Lifting/Transfer DevicesnnXnnXnnRotates All ShiftsnnXnnXnn8 Hours ShiftsnnXnnXnn10-12 Hours ShiftsnnXnnXnnOn-CallnnXnnOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)nnXnnXnnTravel Between SitesnnXnnDirect Patient CarennXnnXnnRespirator Protective EquipmentnnXnnXnnEye ProtectionnnXnnXnnHead Protection (hard hat)nnXnnHearing ProtectionnnXnnHand ProtectionnnXnnXnnFeet, Toe ProtectionnnXnnBody ProtectionnnXnnXnnLatex ExposurennXnnXnnSolvent ExposurennXnnPaint (direct use) ExposurennXnnDust (sanding) ExposurennXnnEthylene Oxide ExposurennXnnCytotoxic (Chemo) ExposurennXnnBlood/Body Fluid ExposurennXnnXnnChemicals (direct use) ExposurennXnnXnnMist ExposurennXnnWax Stripper (direct use)nnXnnNon-Ionizing Radiation ExposurennXnnIonizing Radiation ExposurennXnnXnnLaser ExposurennXnnPhysical DemandsnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnBending (Stooping)nnXnnXnnSittingnnXnnXnnWalkingnnXnnXnnClimbing StairsnnXnnXnnClimbing LaddersnnXnnStandingnnXnnXnnKneelingnnXnnXnnSquatting (Crouching)nnXnnXnnTwisting/TurningnnXnnXnnKeyboard/Computer OperationnnXnnXnnGross GraspnnXnnXnnFine Finger ManipulationnnXnnXnnHand/Arm CoordinationnnXnnXnnPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)nnXnn10#nn20#nn50#nn50#nnCarrynnXnn10#nn10#nnTransfer/Push/Pull PatientsnnXnnXnnSeeing Near w/AcuitynnXnnXnnFeeling (Sensation)nnXnnXnnColor VisionnnXnnXnnHearing ClearlynnXnnXnnPulling/Pushing Objects OverheadnnXnnXnnReaching Above Shoulder LevelnnXnnXnnReaching ForwardnnXnnXnnLifting Floor to KnucklennXnn10#nnLifting Seat Pan to KnucklennXnn50#nn50#nnLifting Knuckle to ShouldernnXnn10#nn20#nnLifting Shoulder to OverheadnnXnn10#nnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)