Unit Clerk/Care Partner - Nursing Unit ICU/CCU - Full Time

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a dual role encompassing both Unit Clerk and Care Partner responsibilities. This exciting position involves clerical duties and direct patient care, ensuring that patients receive the support they need. Join a team that values excellence in healthcare and community service, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact. With comprehensive training and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare. Embrace the opportunity to grow and make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Training Provided

Community Engagement Activities

Healthcare Benefits

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Must maintain competency for population-specific groups.

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient care under RN/LPN direction.
• Monitors and assists patients with daily activities.
• Communicates effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Basic Nursing Skills

Clerical Duties

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Eligible for up to $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus

Position Summary: This is a dual role encompassing both Unit Clerk and Care Partner responsibilities. Responsible for clerical duties, communication and reception duties on assigned nursing units. In addition, employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. The employee will maintain competency for population-specific groups with consideration of physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs.

Education, License & Cert: High School Grad or Equivalent

Experience: No Experience Required.

Essential Functions: Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN, including but not limited to the following:

• 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
• Administers cleansing enemas
• Removal of peripheral IV catheters
• Apply external catheter or incontinence device
• 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, bowel movements, ADLs and activities
• Performs and records specimen collection: urine, stool, sputum; instructs patients in proper technique
• Completes EKGs
• Glucose monitoring in Non-Critical Care Areas
• Conducts bladder scanning
• Basic ostomy care
• Transports patients and equipment as needed
• Serves, sets up, and retrieves trays; distributes water pitchers; orders and distributes nourishment; transports blood products
• Participates in patient safety and satisfaction activities
• Answers call bells and participates in rounding
• Reports signs of abuse, recognizes equipment issues, maintains environment, inventories belongings
• Recognizes emergencies, notifies RN/LPN of changes, and complies with policies
• Supports hospital philosophy, maintains CPR certification, demonstrates cost-effective care, and participates in performance improvement activities
• Communicates effectively via phone and computer systems, and with patients, families, and healthcare team
• ICU and IMC Unit Clerks/Care Partners will perform phlebotomy and handle specimens with strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards

Other Duties:

• Assists in orientation, participates in community activities, attends unit councils, and performs other duties as assigned

Updated 12-24-24

About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to be part of a tradition of excellence in healthcare. Our staff is committed to serving the community. Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a non-profit, physician-led organization with multiple specialties and educational programs, serving the Twin Tiers of NY and PA.