Apply directly to jobs in best companies
Search Companies / Jobs

Mobility Specialist at Cone Health
Greensboro, United States


Job Descrption

Overview

Assists patients with mobility activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, reporting observations and documenting in the EMR. Focus will be in cardiac units coordinating safe patient care with other members of the healthcare team. Will assist in development and continuous improvement of the overall mobility program.Delivers excellent customer service utilizing Relationship Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients/families and colleagues, including all internal and external customers.

Talent Pool: Allied Health

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care: Under the direction of the RN, performs mobility activities with assigned patients. Able to independently assist patients with mobility, including getting in and out of bed, transfers, and ambulation. Assist with patient handling task and patient lifting utilizing safe patient handling equipment when needed. Able to monitor physiologic changes during exercises and appropriately adjusts activity. Report changes to RN. Ability to interact and motivate patients to perform mobility on a daily basis. Assists patients with mobility activities and ADLs with main focus on mobility. Receives and responds to nurse delegation. Works with nurse to set priorities when receiving multiple requests. Attends progression rounds as needed. Appropriately follows fall risk bundle protocols. Accurately documents mobility activities in the medical record. --------------------------------------------------Promotes a positive and efficient departmental atmosphere. Promotes patient satisfaction through personal interaction. Assists with intentional hourly rounding and anticipates patient needs. Reports patient status, patient/family concerns or unsafe conditions, as occur. Responds to call lights/intercom/telephones. Directs questions and problems to appropriate person, recognizing the need to seek assistance when necessary. Provides assistance/support to patients and significant others. Communicates regarding equipment maintenance and repairs. Assists with maintaining a clean and safe environment. Facilitates communication between disciplines (nurses, physicians, etc.)--------------------------------------------------Takes Leadership Role in developing Mobility Program. Assists leaders from nursing and rehabilitation department to create an effective mobility program. Provides guidance or supervision to other mobility techs as the program grows. Helps educate/orient new hires or individuals who provide mobility with patients. Works with multiple nursing units to coordinate mobility program.--------------------------------------------------

Qualifications

EDUCATION:Required: BS in Exercise Related Degree EXPERIENCE:Preferred: Experience working with hospitalized patients or experience with exercise physiology. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIREDBLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider PREFERRED

Complete form below to directly Send your CV / Linkedin Profile to Mobility Specialist at Cone Health.
@
You will receive all responses from employer on this email
Example: Application for the post of 'Accountant'
Example: Introduce your self and give purpose of your application
*All fields are mandatory.
CONE HEALTH
198 jobs found
Nursing Tech I at Cone Health
Greensboro, United States
CMA Urgent Care Mebane at Cone Health
Mebane, United States
Nursing Tech I at Cone Health
Burlington, United States
RN Unit Based Per Diem ICU Stepdown Nights at Cone Health
Burlington, United States
RN Unit Based Per Diem ICU Stepdown Weekend Days at Cone Health
Burlington, United States
RN Weekend Option ICU Stepdown Days at Cone Health
Burlington, United States
Mobility Specialist at Cone Health
Greensboro, United States
Clinic CMA HeartCare Burlington at Cone Health
Burlington, United States
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20