Patient Care Partner - Nursing Unit - Per Diem

Patient Care Partner – Nursing Unit – Per Diem  

Provide Compassionate Bedside Care and Make a Difference Every Day.

Join the patient care team at Troy Community Hospital and play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate care. As a Patient Care Partner, you'll work alongside nurses and healthcare professionals to support patients throughout their hospital stay while building valuable clinical experience.

Organization Overview

Troy Community Hospital (TCH), a member of Guthrie, is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to the communities of the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Guthrie is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system known for clinical excellence, innovation, and fostering professional growth in a collaborative environment.

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 individuals of all ages. This role assists with activities of daily living, performs clinical support duties, monitors patient conditions, and promotes a safe, clean, and compassionate care environment.

Schedule Details

Per Diem  

Flexible Schedule

Schedule varies by assigned unit  

Weekend and holiday rotations may be required  

Key Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation  

Collaborative interdisciplinary care team  

Career advancement opportunities within Guthrie  

Employee wellness resources  

Supportive work environment focused on patient-centered care  

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.  

Sits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety/suicide purposes, as assigned.  

Performs and records accurately:  

Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights.  

I & O.  

Records bowel movements.  

ADLs and activities.  

Performs and records the following specimen collection:  

Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.  

Completes the following support activities:  

Completes EKGs.  

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 the hospital/nursing department.  

Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.  

Maintains CPR certification and practice.  

Demonstrates 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.  

Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.  

Ability 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.  

Communicates 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.  

Other Duties:

Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employees.  

Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.  

Encouraged to participate in community activities.  

Attends and participates in unit council (70% attendance).  

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.  

Experience

Must meet one of the following qualifications:

Successfully completed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training course; or  

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Nurse Aide or equivalent patient care role; or  

Currently enrolled in a licensed nursing education program and have successfully completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course.  

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  

Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.  

Excellent organizational and time management skills.  

Basic computer and telephone proficiency.  

Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly.  

Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.  

Ability to safely assist with patient mobility and activities of daily living.  

Strong observation and critical thinking skills.  

Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and patient satisfaction.  

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience and applicable organizational pay practices.

Additional Notes

Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages and interacts with family members as needed.  

Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday.  

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with moving patients over 100 pounds using Safe Patient Handling equipment.  

Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, and other healthcare-related hazards.  

Must adhere to all hospital policies, infection prevention standards, patient safety guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.  

Current CPR certification required or obtained in accordance with organizational policy.  

Participation in orientation, unit council activities, ongoing education, and professional development is encouraged.  

Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. 

Joining 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.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The 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.