Patient Care Partner Nights Float Pool

Kindred Healthcare • Watertown, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

WATERTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW HIRING FOR A PART-TIME PATIENT CARE PARTNER TO JOIN OUR FLOAT POOL!
This position would be working NIGHTS 1900 to 0700 for a total of 24 hours per week. YOU make your own schedule!!
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Patient Care Partner is a vital member of the patient care team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The Patient Care Partner provides basic patient care and supports unit operations by performing a combination of clinical and clerical tasks. Duties may include basic care activities, unit secretary responsibilities, and performing 12-lead EKGs.

Requirements

• Ability to lift/move patients and equipment
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer use
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Experience with infection control and hospital safety standards
• High school diploma or equivalent (Required) And
• Postsecondary completion of CNA, PCT, CMA or EMT program (Required) Or
• Some college coursework in an accredited school of nursing to include completion of “Fundamentals of Nursing” (Required)
• Registered, Certified or Licensed in the state of practice as a CNA, PCT, CMA, or EMT (Required) Or
• Current enrollment in good standing in an accredited school of nursing (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required within 90 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

• One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, including vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, intake/output documentation
• Assist patients with bathing, grooming, eating, and other daily activities
• Report abnormal findings to nursing staff
• Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms
• Perform clerical duties to support the nursing station
• Conduct 12-lead EKGs

What This Job Offers

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