Patient Care Partner - 2 East - Full Time Nights

Guthrie Enterprise•Corning, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Partner provides general clinical and non-clinical support for the hospital and works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role supports direct patient care for people of all ages, from newborns through geriatrics, and works with the patient care team to meet patients’ physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs. The position is based in a fast-paced hospital environment and contributes to a safe, comfortable, and healing environment for patients and families. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring and recording patient information, collecting specimens, supporting mobility and other care tasks, transporting patients and supplies, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and communicating changes in patient condition to nursing staff. The Patient Care Partner maintains CPR certification and follows hospital and nursing department policies and procedures. This is a full-time night position, scheduled 7 PM to 7 AM, with weekend and holiday rotation required. Hours may vary by assigned department. 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 graduate or equivalent.
No experience required.
Maintain CPR certification and practice.
Demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate using telephones and computer systems.
Weekend and holiday rotation is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care for patients of all ages under the direction of an RN or LPN.
Lift, turn, and position patients, using Safe Patient Handling equipment when appropriate.
Observe confused or difficult patients and sit with confused or disoriented patients, or patients requiring one-to-one observation for safety or suicide prevention, as assigned.
Provide hygiene and activities-of-daily-living care, including toileting, shaving, washing, hair care, dental and mouth care, and feeding.
Assist with range-of-motion exercises, patient mobilization, transfers, and ambulation; follow mobility and exercise protocols and use Safe Patient Handling equipment when appropriate.
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 patient care areas.
Serve, set up, and retrieve meal trays; distribute water pitchers as appropriate; and order and distribute nourishment.
Support patient safety and satisfaction by answering call bells, participating in patient rounding, reporting signs of abuse to nursing staff, and notifying the RN or LPN of changes in patient condition.
Recognize emergency situations and initiate the appropriate plan of action.
Recognize equipment problems, troubleshoot, and initiate corrective action; maintain proper equipment storage and care.
Maintain a neat, tidy, clean, and safe environment, including handling laundry and delivering equipment.
Inventory and ensure proper disposition of patients’ belongings upon admission, transfer, and discharge.
Follow hospital and nursing department policies and procedures and support the hospital and nursing department philosophy.
Maintain CPR certification and practice.
Use equipment, supplies, and other resources appropriately and cost-effectively, including accurate supply charging.
Participate in performance improvement activities to improve service and care.
Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members in a concise, tactful, considerate, and professional manner; use telephones and computer systems and handle 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 meetings (70% attendance).