PATIENT CARE PARTNER - Acute-ATU (11-3) - Full Time Night Shift (25363)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

9h • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

New Bridge Medical Center is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, it offers a supportive and inclusive work environment. The medical center is looking for a Patient Care Partner who is passionate about making a difference and thrives in a collaborative setting.

Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS Certification Required.
• Registered EKG Certification Required.
• Phlebotomy Certification Required.
• Ability to plan and utilize time management skills.
• Computer literate.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent requires by the position.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or EMT training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient rounding every hour, asking patient if everything is ok and inquiring if anything can be done for him/her.
• Introduces him/herself, including title and stating reason for visit upon each communication with patient.
• Assist with orientation of new PCPs as requested.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Provides direct patient care, including all vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKG, Phlebotomy, undressing patient, placing cardiac monitor and assisting with ADL.
• Performs patient observations: Safety and Constant/one to one observation of selected patients.
• Provides minor treatments such as directed- dressings, application of ace bandages, applications of slings and ice/hot packs.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Sets up, stocks and maintains examining rooms, including checking expirations dates of all supplies.
• Inventories all patient belongings/valuables and places in appropriate storage areas.
• Assists, escorts, and transports patients.
• Chaperone patients’ examinations.
• Obtains and provides nourishment for patients.
• Exhibits a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others.
• Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• Assisting with patient searches.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive medical plan
• Competitive dental plan
• Competitive vision plans
• Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave
• Nine paid holidays
• Robust tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees