Patient Care Partner - Acute Med/Surg (11-4) Full-Time Nights And Every Other Weekend 11:00Pm-7:30Am 24583

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

3d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Patient Care Partner.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or EMT training preferred.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift and/push 50lbs or more.

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

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED