PATIENT CARE PARTNER | EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT |PART-TIME DAY SHIFT 7:00am-7:00pm (25207)
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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Paramus, NJ, US
Summary
The Patient Care Partner provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, performing phlebotomy, and conducting EKG tests. They also maintain departmental safety standards, assist with patient transport, and ensure examining rooms are properly stocked.
Job Description
Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**
We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Patient Care Partner.
Job Duties
Completes patient rounding every hour, asking patient if everything is ok and inquiring if anything can be done for him/her. Introduces him/herself, including title and stating reason for visit upon each communication with patient. Assist with orientation of new PCPs as requested. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Provides direct patient care, including all vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKG, Phlebotomy, undressing patient, placing cardiac monitor and assisting with ADL. Performs patient observations: Safety and Constant/one to one observation of selected patients. Provides minor treatments such as directed- dressings, application of ace bandages, applications of slings and ice/hot packs. Provides post-mortem care. Sets up, stocks and maintains examining rooms, including checking expirations dates of all supplies. Inventories all patient belongings/valuables and places in appropriate storage areas.
Other Duties
Assists, escorts, and transports patients. Chaperone patients’ examinations. Obtains and provides nourishment for patients. Exhibits a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others. Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community. May be required to perform other duties as assigned. Assisting with patient searches.
Position Qualifications
Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or EMT training preferred. American Heart Association BLS Certification Required. Registered EKG Certification Required/Phlebotomy Certification Required.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Job Setting/Physical Demands
Must be able to lift and/push 50lbs or more. Ability to plan and utilize time management skills. Computer literate. Good organizational skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent requires by the position.
Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.
$24.00-$29.00 per hour
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.
Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. The Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in New Jersey and the fourth largest publicly owned hospital in the nation.
Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, and radiologic services. Long Term Care includes secure Alzheimer/dementia units, hospice, respite care, short term rehabilitation, multi-cultural specialized care including our Korean Program, and an assisted living option at Mill Gardens in Midland Park.
The Medical Center also has satellite offices in Bergenfield, Englewood and Paterson. Primary care and other health and wellness services are available at CareRite Now locations in select Inserra Supermarkets in Bergen County.
Bergen New Bridge is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91% of NJ residents and is a member of the VA's Community Care Network. It is also recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index.
Founded
1916
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Paramus, New Jersey
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. The Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in New Jersey and the fourth largest publicly owned hospital in the nation.
Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, and radiologic services. Long Term Care includes secure Alzheimer/dementia units, hospice, respite care, short term rehabilitation, multi-cultural specialized care including our Korean Program, and an assisted living option at Mill Gardens in Midland Park.
The Medical Center also has satellite offices in Bergenfield, Englewood and Paterson. Primary care and other health and wellness services are available at CareRite Now locations in select Inserra Supermarkets in Bergen County.
Bergen New Bridge is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91% of NJ residents and is a member of the VA's Community Care Network. It is also recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index.
Founded
1916
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Paramus, New Jersey