Patient Care Partner

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health network as a healthcare provider, delivering direct patient care and supporting unit goals. This role requires effective communication and teamwork to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Be part of a recognized organization committed to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Six months recent experience in direct patient care or completion of LVHN's technical partner course upon hire.
• Ability to follow directions and provide accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to designated patients using a patient/family-centered approach.
• Employs observational skills and communicates findings to the RN.
• Conducts patient rounds and responds promptly to call lights.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Day Shift, Dayshift, 7a-7p - variable days, every third weekend, 3 holidays per year

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant, and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking, and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Muhlenberg, Hazleton, and Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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Summary

Provides direct patient care, including treatments and diagnostic studies as directed by a Registered Nurse. Supports unit and hospital goals and objectives through effective communication and teamwork.

Job Duties

• Provides care to and related activities for designated patients using a patient/family-centered approach and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Employs observational skills and communicates findings, changes, or problems to the RN.
• Uses effective verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, families, visitors, staff, and colleagues.
• Supports unit-based patient experience goals and hospital objectives.
• Participates in orientation of new staff as assigned.
• Performs validated technical skills based on clinical specialty and unit practice.
• Utilizes technology to optimize care delivery.
• Completes quality control checks on designated equipment, if applicable.
• Conducts patient rounds, anticipates needs, and responds promptly to call lights or pages.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Six months recent experience in direct patient care or completion of LVHN's technical partner course upon hire.
• Ability to follow directions and provide accurate reports.
• Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize patient care tasks.
• Basic computer skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification within 180 days of hire.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs., perform patient transfers, and stand/walk frequently. Activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR as required.

Job description details are subject to change to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

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Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Carbon

2128 Blakeslee Boulevard Dr E, 18235, Lehighton, United States

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