Unit Clerk/Care Partner-Prep/Recovery- Full Time

Job Description

Up to a $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 appropriateObserving confused and difficult patientsAM/PM Hygiene careToileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth careFeedingAssisting with range of motion exercisesMobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocolExercise protocolsDiscontinuing foley catheterSimple dressing changesIncentive spirometry supervisionSurgical prepsPostmortem careAdministers cleansing enemasRemoval of peripheral IV cathetersApply external catheter or incontinence deviceSits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety/suicide purposes, as assignedPerforms and records accurately:Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weightsI & ORecords bowel movementsADLs and activitiesPerforms and records the following specimen collection:Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection techniqueCompletes EKGsGlucose monitoring in Non-Critical Care AreasConducts bladder scanningBasic ostomy careTransports patients as neededServes, sets up and retrieves traysDistributes water pitchers as appropriateOrders and distributes nourishmentTransports equipmentTransports blood products to and from the patient care areaParticipates in patient safety/patient satisfactionAnswers call bellsParticipates in patient roundingReports any signs of abuse to the nursing staffRecognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipmentMaintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe)Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or dischargedAssures proper storage of equipmentRecognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of actionNotifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's conditionComplies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing departmentSupports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursingMaintains CPR certification and practiceDemonstrates cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resourcesParticipates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skillsAbility to communicate using telephones, computer systemsAnswers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashionCommunicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful, and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications

Other Duties

Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employeesDemonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriateEncouraged to participate in community activitiesAttends and participates in unit council (70% attendance)

About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.