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Job description
Make a Difference Every Day Through Compassionate Patient Care.
nJoin a collaborative healthcare team where you'll provide hands-on support to patients
nwhile working alongside nurses and other caregivers to deliver exceptional, patient
ncentered care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
nOrganization Overview
nGuthrie is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system serving patients throughout the
nTwin Tiers of New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Our caregivers are committed to
ndelivering high-quality, compassionate care while fostering a culture of teamwork,
ninnovation, and professional growth.
nRole Summary
nThe Patient Care Partner works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed
nPractical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care for individuals of all ages. This role
nsupports the healthcare team by assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient
nconditions, performing clinical support tasks, and helping create a safe, comfortable, and
nhealing environment for patients and their families.
nSchedule Details
n• Flexible Schedule
n• Weekend and holiday rotation required
n• Hours may vary by assigned department
nRecognition / Awards
n• Forbes Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals – 2025
n• Forbes Best Employers for Women – 2024, 2025
n• Newsweek: America's Greatest Workplaces – 2025
n• Becker's Best Places to Work – 2024, 2025
n• America's Best-In-State Employers (Pennsylvania) – 2024, 2025
nResponsibilities
nnParticipates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of
n nan RN/LPN including but not limited to the following:
nnnLifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (>5 pounds), as appropriate.
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nnObserving confused and difficult patients.
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nnAM/PM Hygiene care.
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nnToileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care, Feeding.
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nnAssisting with range of motion exercises.
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nnMobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol.
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nnExercise protocols.
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nnDiscontinuing foley catheter.
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nnSimple dressing changes.
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nnIncentive spirometry supervision.
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nnSurgical preps.
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nnPostmortem care.
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nnAdministers cleansing enemas.
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nnRemoval of peripheral IV catheters.
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nnApply external catheter or incontinence device.
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nnSits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety/suicide purposes, as assigned.
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nnPerforms and records accurately: Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights. I & O.
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nnRecords bowel movements.
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nnADLs and activities.
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nnPerforms and records the following specimen collection:
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nnObtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.
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nnCompletes EKGs.
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nnGlucose monitoring in Non-Critical Care Areas.
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nnConducts bladder scanning.
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nnBasic ostomy care.
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nnTransports patients as needed.
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nnServes, sets up and retrieves trays.
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nnDistributes water pitchers as appropriate.
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nnOrders and distributes nourishment.
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nnTransports equipment.
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nnTransports blood products to and from the patient care area.
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nnParticipates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.
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nnAnswers call bells.
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nnParticipates in patient rounding.
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nnReports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff.
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nnRecognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipment.
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nnMaintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe).
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nnInventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged.
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nnAssures proper storage of equipment.
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nnRecognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action.
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nnNotifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition.
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nnComplies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department.
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nnSupports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.
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nnMaintains CPR certification and practice.
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nnDemonstrates 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 resources.
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nnParticipates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
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nnAbility to communicate using telephones, computer systems. Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion.
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nnCommunicates 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.
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n nQualifications
nEducation
n• High School Diploma or GED required
nExperience
n• No experience required
nSkills
n• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
n• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
n• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
n• Basic computer and telephone proficiency.
n• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly.
n• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
n• Ability to safely assist with patient mobility and activities of daily living.
nAdditional Notes
n• Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages and interacts with family members as needed.
n• Current CPR certification required or obtained in accordance with organizational policy.
n• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday.
n• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with moving patients over 100 pounds using Safe Patient Handling equipment.
n• Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, and other healthcare-related hazards.
n• Must adhere to all hospital policies, infection prevention standards, patient safety guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.
n• Participation in orientation, unit council activities, and ongoing professional development is encouraged.
n• Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.
nCompensation
nPay rate ranges from $$17.34 - $24.32 per hour. Compensation is based on experience and applicable organizational pay practices.
n#LI-AC1
nJoining 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.
nThe Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
nThe 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.
Worksite address
binghamton, NY, 13903, US
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