PATIENT CARE PARTNER |ACUTE- FLOAT POOL PER DIEM | 24837

Job Duties

• Completes patient rounding every hour, asking patient if everything is ok and inquiring if anything can be done for him/her.
• Introduces him/herself, including title and stating reason for visit upon each communication with patient.
• Aid with orientation of new PCPs as requested.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Provide direct patient care, including all vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKG, Phlebotomy, undressing patient, placing cardiac monitor and assisting with ADL.
• Perform patient observations: Safety and Constant/one to one observation of selected patients.
• Provide minor treatments such as directed- dressings, application of ace bandages, applications of slings and ice/hot packs.
• Provide post-mortem care.
• Set up, stock and maintain examining rooms, including checking expirations dates of all supplies.
• Inventories all patient belongings/valuables and places in appropriate storage areas.
• Assist, escort, and transport patients.
• Chaperone patients’ examinations.
• Obtain and provide nourishment for patients.

Position Qualifications

• Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or EMT training preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification Required.
• Registered EKG Certification Required.
• Phlebotomy Certification Required.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and/push 50lbs or more.
• Ability to plan and utilize time management skills.
• Computer literate.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range. $24.50 to 31.00 | DIFFERENTIALS EVE/NIGHT $2.65/WEEKEND $2.00

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.