Cardiac Care Associate (CCA) - 4 Heart - Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

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

4 Heart is a 32-bed cardiac stepdown unit for patients with chest pain and congestive heart failure, and those who need surgery for heart, vascular and thoracic conditions. This unit also sees open-heart patients post-op. Typical nurse to patient ratio is 1:3, or 1:4, with a free charge available on all shifts. This is a great unit for anyone who enjoys learning a lot within a broad patient base and working in a teamwork focused environment.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience

• N/A

License/Registration/Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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

• N/A

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

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