Patient Care Partner (CNA, LPN, EMT) - Part Time

Kindred Healthcare; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center is seeking a part-time Patient Care Partner (PCP) for the night shift. The PCP will assist with nursing care, document patient conditions, and work collaboratively within a healthcare team. Ideal candidates include CNAs, LPNs, and EMTs, with a focus on providing excellent patient care. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Benefits

health insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401K

life insurance

disability insurance

generous PTO plan

Tuition Assistance

Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing care of the patient within an assigned unit.
• Provide patient care, observe and document illness/injury.
• Collaborate as part of a patient-focused team.

Skills

IV initiation

cardiac monitoring

EKGs

phlebotomy

critical thinking

Education

CNA certification

LPN certification

EMT certification

Job description

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

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

Job Summary

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

CNA and Related Roles

• Seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the role of Patient Care Partner (PCP).
• Willing to consider Medical Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), or Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) 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/or injury, order entry, wound cleaning, patient transport, room restocking, and maintaining equipment.
• Skills may include IV starts, urinary catheter insertions, telemetry monitoring, phlebotomy, vital sign monitoring, activities of daily living (ADLs), and EKGs.
• Work collaboratively as part of a patient-focused team to provide excellent care and services.

Benefits

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

License/Certification Requirements

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

Experience

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