Patient Care Partner - .6 - Part Time - Day Shift - 48 Hours Bi-Weekly

Imagine a career at one of the nations most advanced health networks Be part of an exceptional health care experience Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work

LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region

Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety

These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day

Whether youre considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network Summary Provides direct patient care, including treatments and diagnostic studies as directed by a Registered Nurse

Provides other support services, dictated by patient needs, as a care delivery team member Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles Supports unit and hospital goals and objectives

Job Duties Provides care to and related activities for designated patients using a patient/family centered approach and in accordance with established policies and procedures

Employs astute observational skills and properly communicates findings, changes, or problems to the RN Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.

Functions

as a department team member to support unit-based patient experience goals as well as hospital goals and objectives Demonstrates team building skills by participating in the orientation of new staff, as assigned

Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery

Completes quality control checks on designated unit equipment, if applicable Conducts patient rounds as assigned, anticipates patient needs, and answers/responds to patient call light or pages promptly.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED Less than 1 year Six months recent experience in direct provision of patient care activities, including treatments and/or diagnostic studies. or Successful completion of LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course.

• Ability to follow direction and provide accurate reports. Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care. Basic computer skills. American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description

Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs

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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 700 E Broad St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton Position Type: Onsite Union: LVH-H AFSCME Work Schedule: 7a-7:30pm, every other weekend, rotating holidays Department: 1017-00044 Med Surg 5