Unit Clerk/Care Partner - ICU/CCU - Full Time

Unit Clerk/Care Partner – ICU/CCU – Full Time

Support Exceptional Patient Care—At the Bedside and Behind the Scenes.

• Make a meaningful impact by combining compassionate, hands-on patient care 
  with essential unit coordination. As a Unit Clerk/Care Partner, you'll be an integral 
  member of the healthcare team, ensuring patients receive outstanding care while 
  helping the nursing unit run efficiently. 
• Earn up to $5,000.00 in sign –on bonus

 

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, patient-centered care while fostering a collaborative culture 
focused on compassion, innovation, and professional growth. 

Role Summary
The Unit Clerk/Care Partner is a dual-role position that provides both direct patient care 
and administrative support for assigned nursing units. Working under the direction of an 
RN or LPN, you'll assist patients with daily care needs while serving as the communication 
hub for the unit by managing clerical functions, coordinating information, and supporting 
the healthcare team. 

Schedule Details

• Full Time 
• Day Shift – 7AM-7PM 
• Rotating schedule 
• Weekend and holiday rotation may be required  
• Hours vary by assigned department

 

Key Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting 1st of the month after 
  start day 
• 403(b) Retirement savings plan with employer contribution  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - immediate accrual 
• 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 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.

 

Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

 

Experience

• No experience required  
• Previous healthcare, clerical, customer service, or administrative experience preferred

 

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment  
• Basic computer and telephone proficiency  
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills  
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team  
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care

 

Compensation
Compensation is based on experience and applicable organizational pay practices. 

Additional Notes

• Provides direct care to patients of all ages.  
• CPR certification required or obtained in accordance with organizational policy.  
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the 
  workday.  
• Ability to lift 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.  
• ICU and IMC assignments require competency in phlebotomy.  
• Must comply with all hospital policies, infection prevention standards, patient 
  safety guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.  
• Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.