Patient Care Partner - Float Pool - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

12d

About The Position

The Patient Care Partner in Guthrie’s Float Pool provides direct patient care across multiple patient care units under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role supports patients of all ages with activities of daily living, monitoring, clinical support tasks, and a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families. Float assignments depend on organizational staffing and patient care needs. This is a full-time night position with a rotating schedule from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. The role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting; exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, and other healthcare-related hazards; and adherence to hospital policies, infection-prevention standards, patient-safety guidelines, and quality-improvement initiatives. Current CPR certification is required or must be obtained in accordance with organizational policy. Guthrie is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving patients throughout the Twin Tiers of New York and Northern Pennsylvania. It describes a collaborative environment focused on exceptional, patient-centered care, innovation, and professional growth. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available if eligible. Compensation is based on experience and applicable organizational pay practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No experience required.
Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it in accordance with organizational policy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
Basic computer and telephone proficiency.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Ability to safely assist with patient mobility and activities of daily living.
Flexibility to adapt to different patient care units and workflows.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with moving patients over 100 pounds using Safe Patient Handling equipment.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

Participate in patient care under RN/LPN direction, including hygiene, toileting, feeding, range-of-motion exercises, mobility, transfers, ambulation, and exercise protocols.
Lift, turn, and position patients using Safe Patient Handling equipment when appropriate and follow mobility protocols.
Observe confused or difficult patients and sit with patients requiring one-to-one observation for safety or suicide precautions when assigned.
Perform tasks including discontinuing Foley catheters, simple dressing changes, incentive spirometry supervision, surgical preparation, postmortem care, cleansing enemas, and removal of peripheral IV catheters.
Measure and accurately record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights, weights, intake and output, bowel movements, activities of daily living, and other activities.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and instruct patients in proper collection techniques.
Complete EKGs; transport patients, equipment, and blood products; serve, set up, and retrieve 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; and ensure proper storage of equipment.
Inventory and ensure disposition of patients’ belongings upon admission, transfer, or discharge.
Recognize emergencies and initiate an appropriate plan of action; promptly notify an RN/LPN of changes in a patient’s condition.
Follow hospital and nursing department policies and procedures and support the philosophy of the hospital and nursing department.
Maintain CPR certification and practice; use equipment and supplies appropriately and cost-effectively, charge supplies accurately, and use available resources prudently.
Participate in performance-improvement activities to improve service and care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members; use telephone and computer systems; answer and identify telephone calls professionally; and send and receive messages accurately and promptly.
Assist with orientation of new personnel and serve as a role model to employees.
Accept appropriate non-routine work assignments and attend and participate in unit council, with 70% attendance specified.
Participate in orientation, ongoing education, and professional development; community activities are encouraged.
Perform other duties as assigned based on departmental needs.