Patient Care Partner- 2 Ross - Part Time

• Make a Difference Every Day Through Compassionate Patient Care.
• Join a collaborative healthcare team where you'll provide hands-on support to patients
• while working alongside nurses and other caregivers to deliver exceptional, patient
• centered care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Organization Overview

• Guthrie is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system serving patients throughout the
• Twin Tiers of New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Our caregivers are committed to
• delivering high-quality, compassionate care while fostering a culture of teamwork,
• innovation, and professional growth.

Role Summary

• The Patient Care Partner works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed
• Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care for individuals of all ages. This role
• supports the healthcare team by assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient
• conditions, performing clinical support tasks, and helping create a safe, comfortable, and
• healing environment for patients and their families.

Schedule Details

• Part Time 32 hours a week
• Night Shift
• Weekend and holiday rotation required
• Hours may vary by assigned department

Key Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Employee wellness programs
• Career advancement within an integrated healthcare system
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Recognition / Awards

• Forbes Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals – 2025
• Forbes Best Employers for Women – 2024, 2025
• Newsweek: America's Greatest Workplaces – 2025
• Becker's Best Places to Work – 2024, 2025
• America's Best-In-State Employers (Pennsylvania) – 2024, 2025

Responsibilities

• 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 (>5 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.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• No experience required

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of 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.

Additional Note s

• Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages and interacts with family members as needed.
• Current CPR certification required or obtained in accordance with organizational policy.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with moving patients over 100 pounds using Safe Patient Handling equipment.
• Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, and other healthcare-related hazards.
• Must adhere to all hospital policies, infection prevention standards, patient safety guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participation in orientation, unit council activities, and ongoing professional development is encouraged.
• Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Compensation

Pay rate ranges from $17.34 - $24.32 per hour. Compensation is based on experience and applicable organizational pay practices.
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