Patient Care Partner- Nursing Unit - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Troy, PA

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a patient-centered healthcare team where you'll play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their care journey. As a patient care partner, you'll work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, high-quality care while helping ensure patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction. Guthrie is a non-profit, integrated healthcare system serving patients throughout Northern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Our dedicated team members are committed to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of excellence, compassion, and collaboration.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program; OR Minimum one (1) year experience as a Nurse Aide or in a comparable healthcare role; OR Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with successful completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Commitment to patient safety and excellent customer service
Ability to accurately document patient information
Basic computer and telephone communication skills
Must be able to safely assist with patient lifting, positioning, and transfers utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment when appropriate.
Must maintain competency in caring for diverse patient populations, considering physical, communication, nutritional, psychosocial, and safety needs.
Must comply with all hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Encouraged to participate in community activities and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with bathing, grooming, oral care, shaving, toileting, dressing, and other activities of daily living
Assist with feeding and hydration needs
Perform patient transfers, ambulation, positioning, and mobility activities utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment when appropriate
Assist with range of motion and exercise protocols
Provide one-to-one patient observation for safety, behavioral health, or suicide precautions as assigned
Perform postmortem care
Obtain and accurately document: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood pressure, Height and weight, Intake and output, Bowel movements, Activities of daily living
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens
Complete EKGs
Discontinue Foley catheters as directed
Remove peripheral IV catheters
Administer cleansing enemas
Assist with surgical preparations and incentive spirometry supervision
Perform simple dressing changes
Participate in patient rounding
Answer call bells promptly
Monitor and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff
Recognize emergency situations and initiate appropriate action
Report any suspected signs of abuse
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment
Assist with inventory and management of patient belongings
Transport patients, equipment, and blood products as needed
Serve, distribute, and remove meal trays
Distribute water pitchers and nourishment
Maintain proper storage and readiness of equipment
Troubleshoot equipment issues and initiate corrective action when necessary
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Answer telephones professionally and accurately relay messages
Support departmental goals and performance improvement initiatives
Assist with orientation of new employees
Participate in unit-based council activities