Cardiac Care Associate - Rapid Treatment Unit

Location Spartanburg, SC
Facility Spartanburg Medical Center
Department Rapid Treatment Unit
Schedule - Shift - Hours Per Diem - Varied Shifts
Job Category Nursing Support
Salary Job Grade 010
Req #: 63717

Summary

Position Summary

The Cardiac Care Associate (CCA) is responsible for patient related clerical activities, unit clerical duties, computerized order entry procedures, and other unit activities, as applicable. The CCA must be able to provide and understand the specific communication needs of patients, families, and visitors. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the CCA provides focused non-licensed clinical care for patients throughout the age continuum including phlebotomy, basic nursing skills, etc., and environmental assistance to facilitate quality service and improve patient outcomes. The CCA will document and communicate with team members in a timely manner the patient progress, needs and problems. CCA will collaborate with Leadership in developing and implementing the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Systems, Mission, and Goals.

Unit Description

Rapid Treatment Unit is a 22-bed cardiac unit for cardiac medical patients. Cases include Chest Pain, CVA/TIA, Syncope, COPD, HF, A Fib, along with various other cardiac diagnoses.

This unit provides a supportive learning environment with experienced preceptors and team longevity. Teamwork, Patient Advocacy, Adaptability, and Integrity are the core values of this excellent team of healthcare professionals. Ratios are 1:4, average patient age is 65, and average length of stay is 1.06 days.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience

License/Registration/Certifications

Graduate Nurse or Certificate from an approved multi-skill technician program or deemed competent by the nursing education department OR completion of 1st semester of Nursing clinical.
BLS

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

Hospital Experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

Phlebotomy certificate

Core Job Responsibilities

Basic Computer Skills
Assists patients with activities of daily living in a safe, timely and courteous manner.
Performs personal hygiene care with respect to privacy, dignity and needs of the patient
Offers back rubs, prepares for meal times and sleep hours
Delivers meals/snacks and water in a timely manner
Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
Documents written and verbal communication, which is timely and effective, communicates changes in patient status, actual and potential needs of patient/families/visitors to registered nurse.
Provides care relative to the age-specific needs of the patient on the unit by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development
Knowledgeable in use of and response to Code Alert/ Facility Alerts
Identifies areas for improvement and seeks ways to work on self-defined weaknesses
Remains committed to unit, department and division goals
Attends continuing education classes for improvement offered at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
Reports risk management concerns to appropriate person
Adheres to proper chain of command.
Hourly Rounds
Bedside Shift Report

Additional Information

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through six hospital campuses: Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center and Woodruff Manor. SRHS provides unparalleled cancer care through Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, with locations in Spartanburg, Greer, Union and Gaffney. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 600 physicians across Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. SRHS employs more than 9,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers and a Level I Trauma Center.

Founded on Aug. 29, 1921, as Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg Regional celebrates over 100 years of excellence.