Advanced Care Partner (ACP) - ICU

Facility: Memorial Central
Department: ICU
PRN/Per Diem
Night Shift
No guaranteed hours; ACP Program criteria stipulates that any ACP must be able to work at least one 12-hour shift (day, nights, or weekends, as needed by unit) per week, 24 hours per (bi-weekly) pay-period, consistently until graduation.
Flexible schedule; Combination of Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays

Summary – Advanced Care Partner - ICU

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities.

Job Duties

· Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.

· Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming and eating.

· Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

· Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.

· Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, and take appropriate action. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.