Health Care Partner
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women - Specialty Hospital
San Diego , California
Primary: Postpartum (72 beds)
Secondary: ( beds)
Acuity: Low (Bedside, Ambulatory)
Nurse to Patient Ratio: 3:1
Responsible for accurate discharge and admission of new patients to postpartum MIS unit using the CERNER system.
Answer patient call lights and heavy unit phones and field calls appropriately to doctors, nurses,and patients.
Assist nurses with patient care including ambulating patients, vital signs for mother and newborn, catheter removal, newborn baby baths and perineal care.
Set up hospital room for new admission to ensure a smooth admission.
Stock patient rooms with appropriate supplies.
Clean and maintain unit equipment.
Proper transport of patients to various hospital locations.