Guthrie
Position Summary: Provides general support tasks (clinical and non-clinical) for the Hospital. Works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients in age groups including newborns, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. In addition, the Care Partner will maintain competency levels defined for the age groups specific to the patient care area with consideration to physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Education, License & Cert:
High School Grad or Equivalent
Experience:
No Experience Required.
Essential Functions:
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
Removal of peripheral IV catheters
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 specimen collection: Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique
Completes the following support activities
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 proper use and care of equipment, 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)
Pay Range: $17.10-$24.64 per hour
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Education, License & Cert:
High School Grad or Equivalent
Experience:
No Experience Required.
Essential Functions:
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
Removal of peripheral IV catheters
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 specimen collection: Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique
Completes the following support activities
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 proper use and care of equipment, 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)
Pay Range: $17.10-$24.64 per hour
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr