Nursing Assistant - Care Partner - Acute Care Cardiac Tele 3E - Full-Time Day shift
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Roswell
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of
America) Job Summary: Wellstar North Fulton Hospital has an
opportunity for a Nursing Assistant - Care Partner - Acute Care
Cardiac Tele 3E - Full-Time Day shift The Care Partner is a support
care provider who functions under the direction of the Registered
Nurse. The Care Partner primary focus will be to promote a positive
patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician,
healthcare team and other healthcare providers to provide
excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily living
activities and comfort measures. The Care Partner assists other
health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally
aware care by performing basic patient care functions; i.e. ADL's,
ambulation, and vital signs. The Care Partner may require approved
advanced technical training skills may be required i.e. phlebotomy,
simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and
discontinuing Foley catheters. Performing additional advanced
skills may be required to support clinical care and will fluctuate
depending on the needs of the unit. Performing clerical functions
such as: retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, and
transporting supplies/patient medications will be required. The
Care Partner must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which
requires multi-tasking and effective communication with the
Registered Nurse and ancillary team. Must be able to perform under
stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and service
mindset. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care
providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Excellence in
Patient Experience by partnering with health care team, patient and
family. Patient Centered Care-Clinical Practice: Supports an
environment of healing or wellness for patients which includes:
addressing patient needs, following the plan of care as assigned or
instructed by a licensed professional; and while carrying out role
responsibilities, engages the patient and family in compliance with
the treatment plan. Effectively contributes to the plan of care or
treatment based on assigned tasks and patient/family input in
collaboration with the healthcare team with a focus on the care
continuum. Consistently implements all safety interventions to
minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes. Protects rights
and dignity of patient. Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA
regulations and recommended privacy procedures. Participates in
hourly patient rounding. Answers telephone and call lights
promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of
need for follow-up. Resolves patient concerns or escalates to the
charge nurse if unable to resolve patient concerns. Proactively
offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families.
Present self in positive and professional manner and show
sensitivity to concerns and needs of others. Patient Centered Care
Provides patient care under the direction of the RN. Provides
patient care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical
comfort measures) and additional advanced skills based on unit
specific requirements (ex. phlebotomy, EKG, removal of foley
catheters and removal of IVs). Answers telephone and call lights
promptly, professionally and notifies appropriate individual of
need for follow-up. Assist RN and other members of health care team
with care delivery as assigned. Assist in direct patient admission.
Monitors data entry for key patient safety information.
Participates in charge reconciliation. Performs audits as
requested. Teamwork Supports initiatives of the Health care team.
Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives. Supports
professional nursing practice through shared leadership,
evidenced-based practice and ethical accountability. Transports
unit supplies, patient care supplies, medications and equipment as
assigned. Practices accountability. Communication Uses effective
written and oral communication skills with patients, staff,
physicians, family and visitors, i.e. AIDET (Acknowledge,
Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank you). Uses safety communication
techniques, i.e. Ask a question, Request a change, Voice a concern,
Use chain of command when necessary (ARRC). Communicates completion
of assignment/duties to RN or Charge Nurse. Documents completion of
patient care in EMR (Electronic Medical Record). Communicates
patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or Charge
Nurse in a timely manner. Real time communication is required. Uses
positive and respectful communication with all members of
healthcare team, patients and families. Maintains equipment i.e.
blood pressure machines, glucometers, and other patient care
equipment. When devices are not properly working sequester, tag,
and report to appropriate personnel. Communicates with patient and
updates white boards with information. Knowledgeable, maintains,
and acts as unit expert regarding patient care documentation tools
related to their role in the event of downtime. Safety and
Infection Control Provides a safe environment for the provision of
patient care. Consistent use of proper hand hygiene. Keeps patient
rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter. Follows appropriate
PPE/Infection control policies in between patient care and
equipment usage. Reinforces the importance of universal precautions
with patient and patients family. Utilizes proper body mechanics,
patient safe handling devices (i.e. lifts, transfer equipment,
etc.), and additional assistive devices (i.e. walkers, gait belts).
Performs environment of care rounds. Performs other duties as
assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies,
standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
- Rising Senior in Good Standing Other or High School Diploma
General-Preferred or GED General-Preferred Required Minimum
License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required
upon hire unless otherwise stated. - BLS - Basic Life Support or
ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life
Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing
Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program Upon Hire Preferred
Required Minimum Experience: N/A Required Minimum Skills: Ability
to follow detailed directions. Strong interpersonal skills. Clear
verbal and written communication, specifically ability to document.
Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Wellstar
minimum age of hire is 16. Join us and discover the support to do
more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with
the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future
that gives you more.
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