Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
The Patient Care Partner provides direct patient care, including treatments and diagnostic studies as directed by a Registered Nurse, while functioning as a care delivery team member to support patient needs. This role requires utilizing astute observational skills, communicating findings to the RN, and performing validated technical skills based on clinical specialty.
Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma/GED and six months of recent experience in direct patient care activities, treatments, or diagnostic studies, followed by successful completion of LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course upon hire. Candidates must also possess basic computer skills and obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 180 days.
High School Diploma/GED Six months recent experience in direct provision of patient care activities, including treatments and/or diagnostic studies; upon hire, must successfully complete 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. BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 180 Days Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
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.
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