Talent.com
Patient Care Partner-Acute Trauma-Full Time WKND

Patient Care Partner-Acute Trauma-Full Time WKND

GuthrieSayre, PA, United States
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Position Summary Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration of physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs. Education, License, & Cert High School Grad or Equivalent Experience No experience required Essential Functions Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN / LPN including but not limited to the following :

  • Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (>

35 pounds), as appropriate.

  • Observing confused and difficult patients
  • AM / PM Hygiene care
  • Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care
  • Feeding
  • Assisting with range of motion exercises
  • Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (>
  • 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol

  • Exercise protocols
  • Discontinuing foley catheter
  • Simple dressing changes
  • Incentive spirometry supervision
  • Surgical preps
  • Postmortem care
  • Administers cleansing enemas
  • Removal of peripheral IV catheters
  • Apply external catheter or incontinence device
  • Sits with confused / disoriented patients or those requiring 1 : 1 observation for safety / suicide purposes, as assigned
  • Performs and records accurately :
  • Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights
  • I & O
  • Records bowel movements
  • ADLs and activities
  • Performs and records the following specimen collection :
  • Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.
  • Completes EKGs.
  • Glucose monitoring in Non-Critical Care Areas
  • Conducts bladder scanning
  • Basic ostomy care
  • Transports patients as needed
  • Serves, sets up and retrieves trays
  • Distributes water pitchers as appropriate
  • Orders and distributes nourishment.
  • Transports equipment
  • Transports blood products to and from the patient care area.
  • Participates in patient safety / patient satisfaction.
  • Answers call bells
  • Participates in patient rounding
  • Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff
  • Recognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipment.
  • Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe).
  • Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and / or discharged.
  • Assures proper storage of equipment.
  • Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action
  • Notifies RN / LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition
  • Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital / nursing department.
  • Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.
  • Maintains CPR certification and practice
  • Demonstrates 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.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems.
  • Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion.
  • Communicates with the 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. Other Duties
  • Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employees.
  • Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.
  • Encouraged to participate in community activities
  • Attends and participates in unit council (70% attendance). Patient Contact : Provides direct care to patients of all ages and interacts with family member when needed. Education, License & Certification : Working Conditions : Frequently exposed to disagreeable sights, sounds, odors, body waste, etc. Normal office environment. Artificially well-lighted, well ventilated area. Mental Demands : Routine duties requiring judgement in priorities and decisions with defined problems. Daily stress associated with the care of chronic patient population. Quality Statement : Caregivers must be active participants in quality improvement processes : 1. Identifying areas where quality improvement processes can be applied. 2. Collecting & organizing quality measurement data. 3. Participating on Quality Teams Job Hazards : Some exposure to hazards that might cause serious injury (involving recoup time). Occasional exposure to hazards that could cause minor injury (first aid-type) or illness. Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying is not applied. Degrees : Internal Contacts : Daily contact with clients at all levels, including managers and employees. Licenses and Certifications : Physical Demands : Considerable walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and sitting. Occasionally required to push, move, and / or lift 100+ pounds. Periodically required to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Other Duties : Exposure Category : Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or other tissues, and communicable diseases. Equipment Used : External Contacts : Frequent contact with visitors, community agency reps and other healthcare related
  • About Us

    Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

    The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Patient Care • Sayre, PA, United States

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Patient Care Partner-Acute Trauma-Full Time WKND

    Patient Care Partner-Acute Trauma-Full Time WKND

    GuthrieSayre, PA, United States
    Full-time
    Position Summary Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
    • Promoted
    OB Patient Care Partner - LDRP - Full Time

    OB Patient Care Partner - LDRP - Full Time

    GuthrieCorning, NY, US
    Full-time
    Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations.The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration of...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Nurse - RN - LTC - Long Term Care - $1897.2 / Week - Hiring Now

    Travel Nurse - RN - LTC - Long Term Care - $1897.2 / Week - Hiring Now

    CrossMed HealthcareMontour Falls, NY, US
    Full-time
    CrossMed Healthcare is seeking an experienced Long Term Care Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Montour Falls, NY. Shift : Inquire Start Date : 11 / 25 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks Pay : $...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics - $2,422 per week in Lansing, NY

    Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics - $2,422 per week in Lansing, NY

    TravelNurseSourceLansing, NY, US
    Full-time +1
    TravelNurseSource is working with AHS Staffing to find a qualified Pediatrics RN in Lansing, New York, 14882!.AHS Staffing is looking for a Pediatric Registered Nurse in Lansing, NY for a Long Term...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care (LTC) - $2,166 per week in Montour Falls, NY

    Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care (LTC) - $2,166 per week in Montour Falls, NY

    TravelNurseSourceMontour Falls, NY, US
    Full-time
    TravelNurseSource is working with GetMed Staffing to find a qualified Long-Term Care RN in Montour Falls, New York, 14865!. GetMed Staffing is searching for a strong Long Term Care RN to assist our ...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics - $2,206 per week in Lansing, NY

    Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics - $2,206 per week in Lansing, NY

    TravelNurseSourceLansing, NY, US
    Full-time
    TravelNurseSource is working with talent4health to find a qualified Pediatrics RN in Lansing, New York, 14882!.Cares for infants, children, and adolescents, often working in pediatric hospitals or ...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
    • Promoted
    Patient Care Partner-Acute Care Trauma-Full Time WKND

    Patient Care Partner-Acute Care Trauma-Full Time WKND

    GuthrieSayre, PA, US
    Full-time
    Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations.The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration of...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Patient Care Partner - 6NW - Full Time

    Patient Care Partner - 6NW - Full Time

    GuthrieSayre, PA, US
    Full-time
    Caregiver works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations.The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration o...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Patient Care Partner - 6 SW - Full Time

    Patient Care Partner - 6 SW - Full Time

    GuthrieSayre, PA, US
    Full-time
    Caregiver works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations.The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration o...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Patient Care Partner - 5 Main - Full Time

    Patient Care Partner - 5 Main - Full Time

    GuthrieSayre, PA, US
    Full-time
    Caregiver works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations.The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration o...Show moreLast updated: 27 days ago
    • Promoted
    Patient Care Partner WKND - Float Pool - Full Time

    Patient Care Partner WKND - Float Pool - Full Time

    GuthrieSayre, PA, US
    Full-time
    Caregiver works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations.The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration o...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics - $1,862 per week in Lansing, NY

    Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics - $1,862 per week in Lansing, NY

    TravelNurseSourceLansing, NY, US
    Full-time
    TravelNurseSource is working with OneStaff Medical to find a qualified Pediatrics RN in Lansing, New York, 14882!.An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm r...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Nurse - RN - LTC - Long Term Care - $1897.2 / Week

    Travel Nurse - RN - LTC - Long Term Care - $1897.2 / Week

    CrossMed HealthcareMontour Falls, NY, US
    Full-time
    CrossMed Healthcare is seeking an experienced Long Term Care Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Montour Falls, NY. Shift : Inquire Start Date : 11 / 25 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks Pay : $...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Patient Care Partner - Float Pool - Full Time

    Patient Care Partner - Float Pool - Full Time

    GuthrieSayre, PA, US
    Full-time
    Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations.The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration of...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Patient Care Partner - 8NW - Full Time

    Patient Care Partner - 8NW - Full Time

    GuthrieSayre, PA, United States
    Full-time
    Caregiver works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations.The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration o...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Nurse - RN - LTAC - Long Term Acute Care - $1989 / Week - Hiring Now

    Travel Nurse - RN - LTAC - Long Term Acute Care - $1989 / Week - Hiring Now

    Uniti MedMontour Falls, NY, US
    Full-time
    Uniti Med is seeking an experienced Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Montour Falls, NY. Shift : Inquire Start Date : 11 / 25 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks Pay : $1989...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,590 to $1,739 per week in Owego, NY

    Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,590 to $1,739 per week in Owego, NY

    AlliedTravelCareersOwego, NY, US
    Full-time
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Host Healthcare to find a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) in Owego, New York, 13827!. Host Healthcare is an award-winning travel healthcare company with an imme...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Patient Care Partner -6SW - Full Time

    Patient Care Partner -6SW - Full Time

    GuthrieSayre, PA, US
    Full-time
    Caregiver works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations.The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration o...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago