Progressive Mobility Specialist

Progressive Mobility Specialist

Beacon Health System

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee, the Progressive Mobility Specialist is an associate with specialized training who provides safe patient progressive mobility per hospital policy using approved assistive devices and procedures in the acute hospital setting and an advanced understanding of body mechanics for patient transfers and movement.

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Performing defined tasks to optimize patient care, such as patient movement, transfers, and selection of appropriate mobility devices (lifts, gait belts, proper turning and additional assistive devices).
• Demonstrating use, selection, and adaptation of patient transfer equipment/device use, patient mobility techniques, and body mechanics in a safe manner as directed by rehabilitation and/or nursing.
• Managing multiple priorities when necessary and communicating well with other members of the healthcare team in carrying out daily responsibilities pertaining to progressive mobility.
• Teaching and coaching staff on mobility techniques and enlisting nursing staff assistance if needed.
• Performing documentation and/or data collection on essential functions related to monitoring quality measures.
• Assisting patients with bathroom, incontinence care, and setting up patients for meals as needed during mobility duties.

• Maintaining a clean and organized working area.
• Maintaining an inventory of identified mobility supplies and equipment.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships throughout the hospital.

• Completing other job‑related duties and projects as assigned.

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies, and department‑specific education within established time frames.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established time frames.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout the fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a patient care setting. Must maintain current CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience in an inpatient care facility with direct patient care experience preferred.

• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to consistently interact with patients, families, visitors, and staff in a courteous manner and to maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrates the ability to read at a level necessary to comprehend written procedures dealing with all aspects of the position.
• Requires basic office skills (filing, phone usage, computers and other keyboarding equipment). Attention to detail and accuracy is required.

• Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, certain undesirable patient care activities and possible exposure to biohazards and blood‑borne pathogens.

• Requires the physical ability and stamina to walk/stand for prolonged periods, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, position/lift patients up to 35 pounds unassisted, provide CPR, etc.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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