Patient Care Partner - 8NW - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

About The Position

The Per Diem Patient Care Partner provides direct patient care and clinical support for diverse patient populations under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role supports patients across clinical settings by assisting with activities of daily living, patient monitoring, specimen collection, mobility, safety initiatives, and maintaining a clean, organized care environment. The position focuses on patient safety, comfort, dignity, and positive outcomes while contributing to an exceptional patient experience. The role is per diem, with a schedule that varies based on department needs and staffing requirements. The Patient Care Partner works collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, and is expected to participate in quality improvement and unit activities. Care is provided to patients of all ages. The work involves frequent exposure to body fluids, odors, communicable diseases, and other clinical conditions, as well as daily stress associated with caring for acute and chronic patient populations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successfully completed a CNA training course, or at least one year of experience in a Nurse Aide or equivalent role, or current enrollment in a licensed nursing education program with successful completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and report them appropriately.
Comfort using telephones and computer systems.
Commitment to patient safety and high-quality patient care.
Ability to perform physically demanding patient care activities.
Maintain CPR certification and practice.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care for assigned population groups under the direction of an RN or LPN.
Lift, turn, position, transfer, and ambulate patients using Safe Patient Handling equipment and following the Mobility protocol, as appropriate.
Observe confused or difficult patients and sit with patients requiring one-to-one observation for safety or suicide precautions when assigned.
Provide hygiene and activities-of-daily-living care, including toileting, shaving, washing, hair care, dental and mouth care, feeding, and range-of-motion assistance.
Perform exercise protocols, discontinue Foley catheters, perform simple dressing changes, supervise incentive spirometry, prepare patients for surgery, provide postmortem care, administer cleansing enemas, and remove 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.
Complete EKGs; transport patients, equipment, and blood products; set up, serve, and retrieve meal trays; distribute water pitchers; and order and distribute nourishment.
Participate in patient safety, patient satisfaction, and patient-rounding activities; answer call bells; and report signs of abuse to nursing staff.
Recognize, troubleshoot, and initiate corrective action for equipment issues; maintain a neat, clean, and safe environment; manage laundry and equipment delivery; and ensure proper equipment storage.
Inventory and ensure disposition of patients' belongings upon admission, transfer, and discharge.
Recognize emergency situations and initiate the appropriate plan of action; notify the RN or LPN of changes in a patient's condition.
Comply with hospital and nursing department policies and procedures and support the hospital and nursing department philosophy.
Maintain CPR certification and practice.
Use equipment, supplies, and available resources properly and cost-effectively, including accurate supply charging.
Participate in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
Communicate effectively and courteously with patients, families, and healthcare team members; use telephones and computer systems; and receive and send messages accurately and promptly.
Assist with orientation of new personnel and serve as a role model to other employees.
Accept appropriate non-routine work assignments, participate in unit council with 70% attendance, and are encouraged to participate in community activities.