Patient Care Partner (CNA, LPN, EMT), Full-Time Nights

Kindred Healthcare; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center is seeking a full-time Patient Care Partner (PCP) for the night shift. The role involves assisting with nursing care, performing various patient care tasks, and collaborating with a healthcare team. Candidates must hold a current CNA, EMT, or LPN certification and preferably have 1 year of patient care experience. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K

Life and disability insurance

Generous PTO plan

Tuition Assistance

Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of current CNA, EMT, or LPN certification/license.
• CPR Certification required.
• Prefer 1 year of patient care experience in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing care of patients within an assigned unit.
• Provide patient care, observe and document illnesses, and maintain equipment.
• Work collaboratively as part of a patient-focused team.

Skills

IV starts

Telemetry monitoring

Phlebotomy

Vital sign monitoring

EKGs

Critical thinking

Education

CNA, EMT, or LPN certification/license issued by the State of Wisconsin

CPR Certification

Job description

Watertown Regional Medical Center has a full-time opportunity on the night shift for a Patient Care Partner (PCP).

This can be filled by a CNA, LPN or EMT.

Job Summary

1. The Patient Care Partner (PCP) is responsible for assisting with nursing care of the patient within an assigned patient care unit.
2. Working under the direction of the doctor and/or RN, the PCP provides various patient care, environmental, and equipment-related services, including but not limited to: assisting with patient care, observing and documenting illnesses and injuries, restocking patient rooms, and maintaining equipment.
3. Patient care responsibilities include: IV initiation and removal, cardiac monitoring and EKGs, laboratory draws, basic medication administration with appropriate licensure, and order entry.
4. Assist with treatment and management of patients.
5. Perform other duties as assigned, such as Foley catheter insertion, patient transport, wound cleansing, etc.
6. Work collaboratively as part of a patient-focused team to provide excellent care and services.

C.N.A.

• Seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the role of Patient Care Partner (PCP).
• Willing to also consider Medical Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, or Emergency Medical Technicians for this role.
• The PCP is responsible for providing various patient care, environmental, and equipment-related services, including assisting with patient care, observing and documenting illness and injury, order entry, wound cleaning, patient transport, room restocking, and maintaining equipment.
• Additional skills include IV starts, urinary catheter insertions, telemetry monitoring, phlebotomy, vital sign monitoring, ADLs, and EKGs.
• Work collaboratively as part of a patient-focused team to provide excellent care and services.

Watertown Regional Medical Center offers a great work environment, competitive pay, and benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, life and disability insurance. Generous PTO plan. Take advantage of our Tuition Assistance and Loan Forgiveness Program to advance your nursing career.

License/Certification

• Minimum requirement of current CNA, EMT, or LPN certification/license issued by the State of Wisconsin, required.
• CPR Certification, required.

Experience

• Prefer 1 year of patient care experience in a healthcare facility.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, analytical, and participative behavior to solving techniques and decision-making.