Patient Care Partner - 6NW- Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Partner works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care to patients of all ages. The role supports activities of daily living, monitors patient conditions, performs clinical support tasks, and helps maintain a safe, comfortable, healing environment while supporting the nursing team in a fast-paced hospital setting. The position is full-time on the day shift, with a stated schedule of 7 AM to 7 PM. Weekend and holiday rotation is required, and hours vary by assigned department. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available where eligible. Compensation is based on experience and applicable organizational pay practices. The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting. The Patient Care Partner must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with moving patients over 100 pounds using Safe Patient Handling equipment. The position involves regular exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, and other healthcare-related hazards. The employee must follow hospital policies, infection prevention standards, patient safety guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives. Orientation, unit council participation, ongoing education, and professional development are encouraged; other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No experience required.
Current CPR certification, or obtain certification in accordance with organizational policy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Basic computer and telephone proficiency.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Ability to safely assist with patient mobility and activities of daily living.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with moving patients over 100 pounds using Safe Patient Handling equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care for all ages under RN/LPN direction, including hygiene, toileting, shaving, washing, hair care, dental and mouth care, feeding, range-of-motion exercises, and other activities of daily living.
Lift, turn, position, transfer, and mobilize patients using Safe Patient Handling equipment and the applicable mobility protocol.
Observe confused or difficult patients and sit with confused or disoriented patients or patients requiring 1:1 observation for safety or suicide precautions, as assigned.
Perform assigned clinical support tasks, including discontinuing Foley catheters and peripheral IV catheters, simple dressing changes, incentive spirometry supervision, surgical preparations, postmortem care, cleansing enemas, external catheter or incontinence device application, basic ostomy care, and bladder scanning.
Measure and accurately record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, weight, intake and output, bowel movements, activities of daily living, and activities.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and instruct patients in proper collection technique.
Complete EKGs and perform glucose monitoring in non-critical care areas.
Transport patients, equipment, and blood products to and from patient care areas as needed.
Set up, serve, and retrieve meal trays; distribute water pitchers as appropriate; and order and distribute nourishment.
Support patient safety and satisfaction by answering call bells, participating in patient rounding, and reporting signs of abuse to nursing staff.
Recognize, troubleshoot, and initiate corrective action for equipment issues; maintain a neat, tidy, clean, and safe environment; manage laundry and equipment; and ensure proper equipment storage.
Inventory and ensure appropriate disposition of patient belongings upon admission, transfer, and discharge.
Recognize emergency situations and initiate an appropriate plan of action; notify the RN/LPN of changes in a patient's condition.
Follow hospital and nursing department policies and procedures and support the hospital and nursing department philosophy.
Maintain CPR certification and practice.
Use equipment and supplies properly and cost-effectively, charge supplies accurately, and use available resources appropriately.
Participate in performance improvement activities to improve service and care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members; use telephone and computer systems; answer calls promptly and professionally; and send and receive messages accurately and on time.
Represent the hospital professionally and courteously, with sensitivity to verbal and non-verbal communication.
Participate in orientation, unit council activities, ongoing education, and professional development as encouraged.