Unit Clerk/Care Partner - Nursing Unit ICU/CCU - Full Time
Company: Guthrie
Location: Sayre
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary: This is a dual role
encompassing both Unit Clerk and Care Partner responsibilities.
Responsible for clerical duties, communication and reception duties
on assigned nursing units. In addition, employee works with other
members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific
patient populations. The employee will maintain competency for
population specific groups with consideration of physical,
communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs Education,
License & Cert: High School Grad or Equivalent Experience: No
experience required. Essential Functions: 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: 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 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 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. ICU and IMC Unit Clerk/Care Partners will be
responsible for obtaining quality blood samples using a variety of
phlebotomy methods (venous and capillary) using standard safety
equipment from all age groups with strict adherence to regulatory
requirements and collection procedures. Additional Phlebotomy
responsibilities include accurate patient identification, quality
specimen labeling, and handling. 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). Other Duties as Assigned updated 12-24-24
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