Patient Care Partner Med Surg Nights

WATERTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW HIRING FOR A FULL-TIME PATIENT CARE PARTNER TO JOIN OUR MED/SURG TEAM!

NOW OFFERING SIGN-ON BONUSES!!

Shift is 36 hours per week 1900-0700 with weekend and holiday rotation.

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary: 

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities.

Essential Functions: 

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly
• Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent, Required

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Basic Life Support (BLS), Required
• Nursing Assistant Certification, Preferred

Experience: 

• One year acute care experience, Preferred

Skills: 

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Exhibits knowledge of the proper use of Language Line