Patient Care Partner - 2 West - Full Time Nights

Guthrie Enterprise•Corning, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Partner works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care and clinical and non-clinical support in a hospital setting. The role supports patients of all ages, from newborns through geriatrics, while helping meet their physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs. The Care Partner works with other members of the patient care team to promote a safe, comfortable, and healing environment for patients and families. The position is full time on the night shift, generally 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Weekend and holiday rotation is required, and hours vary by assigned department. No prior experience is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and CPR certification must be maintained. The position is part of the collective bargaining unit. Pay is $17.57–$25.32 per hour. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available to those who qualify.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior experience required.
Maintain CPR certification and practice.
Demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate using telephone and computer systems.
Work the required weekend and holiday rotation.

Responsibilities

Assist with lifting, turning, positioning, transferring, and mobilizing patients, using Safe Patient Handling equipment as appropriate and following mobility protocols.
Provide hygiene and activities-of-daily-living care, including toileting, shaving, washing, hair care, dental and mouth care, and feeding.
Observe confused or difficult patients and sit with confused or disoriented patients or patients requiring one-to-one safety or suicide observation when assigned.
Assist with range-of-motion exercises and exercise protocols.
Perform assigned clinical support tasks, including discontinuing Foley catheters, simple dressing changes, incentive spirometry supervision, surgical preparations, postmortem care, and removal of peripheral IV catheters.
Measure and accurately record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, weight, intake and output, bowel movements, ADLs, and activities.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and instruct patients in proper collection techniques.
Transport patients, equipment, and blood products to and from the patient care area.
Set up, serve, and retrieve meal trays; distribute water pitchers and order and distribute nourishment as appropriate.
Answer call bells, participate in patient rounding, and report 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 proper disposition of patient belongings at admission, transfer, and discharge.
Recognize emergency situations and initiate an appropriate plan of action; notify the RN or LPN of changes in a patient's condition.
Follow hospital and nursing department policies and procedures and support the hospital and nursing department's philosophy.
Maintain CPR certification and practice.
Use equipment and supplies appropriately and cost-effectively, accurately charge supplies, and use available resources prudently.
Participate in performance improvement activities to improve service and care.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, and healthcare team members; use telephone and computer systems; and send and receive messages accurately and promptly.
Assist in orienting new personnel and serve as a role model to other employees.
Accept appropriate non-routine work assignments, participate in community activities, and attend and participate in unit council, with 70% attendance expected.