PATIENT CARE PARTNER - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - FULL-TIME EVENING SHIFT 3:00p-3:00a - (25313)

About the role

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Patient Care Partner.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist with orientation of new PCPs as requested
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• Provides direct patient care, including all vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKG, phlebotomy, undressing patient, placing cardiac monitor and assisting with ADL
• Performs patient observations: safety and constant/one-to-one observation of selected patients
• Provides minor treatments such as directed dressings, application of ace bandages, applications of slings and ice/hot packs
• Provides post-mortem care
• Sets up, stocks and maintains examining rooms, including checking expiration dates of all supplies
• Inventories all patient belongings/valuables and places in appropriate storage areas
• Assists, escorts, and transports patients
• Chaperones patients’ examinations
• Obtains and provides nourishment for patients
• Exhibits a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others
• Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned
• Assisting with patient searches

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or EMT training preferred
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required
• Registered EKG Certification required
• Phlebotomy Certification required
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Must be able to lift and/or push 50 lbs 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

$21.00 per hour (commensurate with experience within posted range)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous time off policy including ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays
• Robust tuition reimbursement program
• Continuing education programs for ongoing professional development