Patient Care Partner - .9 - Day Shift - 72 Hours Bi-Weekly

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Hazleton, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care, including treatments and diagnostic studies as directed by a Registered Nurse. Provides other support services, as dictated by patient needs, as a member of the care delivery team. Uses effective and appropriate communication styles and supports unit and hospital goals and objectives. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton, with a day shift schedule of .9 FTE (72 hours bi-weekly). The work schedule includes every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of recent experience providing direct patient care activities, including treatments and/or diagnostic studies, or successful completion of LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course.
• Ability to follow directions and provide accurate reports.
• Attain and maintain unit-specific competencies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
• Basic computer skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and related activities to designated patients using a patient- and family-centered approach and following established policies and procedures.
• Observe patients and communicate findings, changes, or problems to the Registered Nurse.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues, using verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Support unit-based patient experience goals and hospital goals and objectives as a department team member.
• Participate in orientation of new staff when assigned.
• Perform validated technical skills based on clinical specialty and unit practice.
• Use technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
• Complete quality-control checks on designated unit equipment, if applicable.
• Conduct assigned patient rounds, anticipate patient needs, and respond promptly to patient call lights or pages.

What This Job Offers

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