What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Partner position at ScionHealth?
Description
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Nursing Assistant – Nursing Float Pool supports nursing staff by assisting patients with activities of daily living, hygiene, mobility, and basic clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position contributes to patient safety, comfort, and care coordination while promoting a clean and efficient unit environment. Certification is not required but must meet facility competency requirements. The float pool made up of RNs and Techs that are cross-trained to various departments throughout the hospital. This team ensures adequate staffing coverage for planned and unplanned events and allows the facility to flex staffing between different departments to support the various needs that arise, including Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency, Ambulatory, and OB/GYN.
Essential Functions
Education
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Nursing Assistant – Nursing Float Pool supports nursing staff by assisting patients with activities of daily living, hygiene, mobility, and basic clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position contributes to patient safety, comfort, and care coordination while promoting a clean and efficient unit environment. Certification is not required but must meet facility competency requirements. The float pool made up of RNs and Techs that are cross-trained to various departments throughout the hospital. This team ensures adequate staffing coverage for planned and unplanned events and allows the facility to flex staffing between different departments to support the various needs that arise, including Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency, Ambulatory, and OB/GYN.
Essential Functions
- Provides personal care including bathing, grooming, toileting, and oral hygiene.
- Assists with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and use of mobility aids.
- Takes and records vital signs, weights, and intake/output accurately.
- Supports patient admission, transfer, and discharge activities.
- Responds promptly to call lights, patient needs, and RN/LPN directions.
- Prepares patient rooms, maintains cleanliness, and manages basic environmental tasks.
- Assists with feeding, tray delivery/removal, and dietary support.
- Performs delegated routine procedures (e.g., enemas, hot/cold therapy) under RN direction.
- Applies and monitors use of restraints under appropriate supervision.
- Provides emotional support and maintains patient dignity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy and documentation proficiency.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and universal precautions.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under supervision.
- Able to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and compassion in all interactions.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of facility-based nursing assistant orientation and competency validation.
- No certification required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy.
- De-escalation training required within time frame required by facility policy.
- Minimum six months of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
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