Patient Care Partner - 6SW - Full Time

Patient Care Partner – 6SW – Full Time 
 

Make a Difference Every Day Through Compassionate Patient Care. 
Join a collaborative healthcare team where you'll provide hands-on support to patients 
while working alongside nurses and other caregivers to deliver exceptional, patient
centered care in a fast-paced hospital environment. 
• $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus where eligible 
 

Organization Overview 
Guthrie is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system serving patients throughout the 
Twin Tiers of New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Our caregivers are committed to 
delivering high-quality, compassionate care while fostering a culture of teamwork, 
innovation, and professional growth. 
 

Role Summary 
The Patient Care Partner works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed 
Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care for patients of all ages. In this role, 
you'll assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient conditions, perform clinical 
support tasks, and help create a safe, comfortable, and healing environment while 
supporting the nursing team in delivering exceptional patient care. 
 

Schedule Details 
• Full-Time 
• Night Shift- 7PM to 7AM 
• Weekend and holiday rotation required  
• Hours vary by assigned department  
 

Key Benefits & Perks 
• Competitive compensation  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage  
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)  
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities  
• Employee wellness programs  
• Career advancement within an integrated healthcare system  
• Collaborative and supportive work environment  
 

Recognition / Awards  
• Forbes Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals – 2025  
• Forbes Best Employers for Women – 2024, 2025  
• Newsweek: America's Greatest Workplaces – 2025  
• Becker's Best Places to Work – 2024, 2025  
• America's Best-In-State Employers (Pennsylvania) – 2024, 2025  
 

Responsibilities 
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 appropriate.  
• Observing confused and difficult patients.  
• AM/PM Hygiene care.  
• Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care.  
• Feeding.  
• Assisting with range of motion exercises.  
• Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol.  
• Exercise protocols.  
• Discontinuing foley catheter.  
• Simple dressing changes.  
• Incentive spirometry supervision.  
• Surgical preps.  
• Postmortem care.  
• Administers cleansing enemas.  
• Removal of peripheral IV catheters.  
• Apply external catheter or incontinence device.  
• Sits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for 
safety/suicide purposes, as assigned.  
• Performs and records accurately:  
o Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights.  
o I & O.  
o Records bowel movements.  
o ADLs and activities.  
• Performs and records the following specimen collection:  
o Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.  
• Completes EKGs.  
• Glucose monitoring in Non-Critical Care Areas.  
• Conducts bladder scanning.  
• Basic ostomy care.  
• Transports patients as needed.  
• Serves, sets up and retrieves trays.  
• Distributes water pitchers as appropriate.  
• Orders and distributes nourishment.  
• Transports equipment.  
• Transports blood products to and from the patient care area.  
• Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.  
• Answers call bells.  
• Participates in patient rounding.  
• Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff.  
• Recognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipment.  
• Maintains 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 discharged.  
• Assures proper storage of equipment.  
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action.  
• Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition.  
• Complies with policies and procedures of th