Patient Care Partner

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a patient care teammate to provide direct patient care and support services across the Rehab Unit. You will work with the care team to deliver patient-centered services, communicate findings to RNs, and participate in unit goals and hospital objectives.

The role requires basic computer skills, ability to follow directions, and completion of LVHN training, with BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Day shifts with on-site work are typical in this unit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Less than 1 year experience in direct provision of patient care activities.
• Six months recent experience in direct provision of patient care activities, including treatments and/or diagnostic studies.
• Successful completion of LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course.
• Ability to follow direction and provide accurate reports.
• Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
• Basic computer skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and related activities for designated patients using a patient/family-centered approach.
• Communicates findings, changes, or problems to the RN.
• Works as a department team member to support unit goals and hospital objectives.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and supports team-building.
• Performs validated technical skills based on clinical specialty and unit practice.
• Utilizes technology to optimize care delivery.
• Completes quality checks on designated unit equipment and conducts patient rounds as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

Successful completion of LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course

Job description

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. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade 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.

Summary

Provides direct patient care, including treatments and diagnostic studies as directed by a Registered Nurse. Provides other support services, dictated by patient needs, as a care delivery team member. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Supports unit and hospital goals and objectives.

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 astute observational skills and properly communicates findings, changes, or problems to the RN. Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues. Functions as a department team member to support unit-based patient experience goals as well as hospital goals and objectives. Demonstrates team building skills by participating in the orientation of new staff, as assigned. Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice. Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery. Completes quality control checks on designated unit equipment, if applicable. Conducts patient rounds as assigned, anticipates patient needs, and answers/responds to patient call light or pages promptly.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year
• Six months recent experience in direct provision of patient care activities, including treatments and/or diagnostic studies.
• or Successful completion of LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course.
• Ability to follow direction and provide accurate reports.
• Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
• Basic computer skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

700 E Broad St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton

Position Type

Onsite

Union

LVH-H AFSCME

Work Schedule

7a-7:30p, rotating holidays, every other weekend

Department

1017-00052 Rehab Unit

Company Culture

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region's largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN's culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

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