Patient Care Partner

4 weeks ago


Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States Guthrie Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Patient Care Partner to join our Float Pool team on a part-time basis. As a Patient Care Partner, you will work collaboratively with our patient care team to deliver high-quality care to our patients. This role requires a strong commitment to patient safety, dignity, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in the delivery of patient care under the direction of an RN/LPN, including but not limited to:
  • Lifting, turning, and positioning patients using Safe Patient Handling equipment (over 35 pounds), as appropriate.
  • Observing confused and difficult patients.
  • Assisting with range of motion exercises.
  • Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (over 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol.
  • Administering cleansing enemas.
  • Removing peripheral IV catheters.
  • Applying external catheters or incontinence devices.
  • Sitting with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety/suicide purposes, as assigned.
  • Performing and recording accurately:
  • Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights, and weights.
  • I & O.
  • Records bowel movements.
  • ADLs and activities.
  • Performing and recording the following specimen collection:
  • Obtaining urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructing patients in proper specimen collection technique.
  • Completing EKGs.
  • Glucose monitoring in Non-Critical Care Areas.
  • Conducting bladder scanning.
  • Basic ostomy care.
  • Transporting patients as needed.
  • Serving, setting up, and retrieving trays.
  • Distributing water pitchers as appropriate.
  • Ordering and distributing nourishment.
  • Transporting equipment.
  • Transporting blood products to and from the patient care area.
  • Participating in patient safety/patient satisfaction.
  • Answering call bells.
  • Participating in patient rounding.
  • Reporting any signs of abuse to the nursing staff.
  • Recognizing, troubleshooting, and initiating corrective action needed on equipment.
  • Maintaining a neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe).
  • Inventorizing and assuring disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged.
  • Assuring proper storage of equipment.
  • Recognizing emergency situations and initiating a plan of action.
  • Notifying RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition.
  • Complying with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department.
  • Supporting the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.
  • Maintaining CPR certification and practice.
  • Demonstrating cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies, performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources.
  • Participating in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems.
  • Answering telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receiving and sending messages in an accurate and timely fashion.
  • Communicating with patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful, and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Assisting in the orientation of new personnel and serving as a role model to other employees.
  • Demonstrating willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.
  • Encouraged to participate in community activities.
  • Attending and participating in unit council (70% attendance).


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