Patient Care Associate
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- 160 North Midland Avenue
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High School Required or
- GED Required
- less than 1 year Previous Health Care experience required. Required
- Certified Nurse’s Assistant, Certified Patient Care Technician, or currently enrolled in a nursing program. Preferred
- Demonstrated experience and competence in Phlebotomy and EKG. Preferred
- Monitor Technician experience preferred when it is as applicable for area of assignment. Preferred
- Full command of English Language.
- Sufficient physical ability and perceptive acuity to perform patient care functions.
- PCA I: Satisfactory completion of PCA Orientation and Skills Competency Checklist within the first three (3) months of employment. EKG & Phlebotomy skills. Blood Glucose Monitor skills. PCA II: Satisf
- BLS Certification- American Heart Association within 30 Days Required
Full description
City/State:
Nyack, New YorkDepartment:
6 Doctors Medical/SurgicalBargaining Unit:
NH- SEIU-1199Work Shift:
DayWork Days:
DAYS VARY, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYSScheduled Hours:
6:30 AM-3 PMScheduled Daily Hours:
8 HOURSHours Per Pay Period:
40Hourly Rate/Range:
$24.39/$25.15 per hour
For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.
Job Summary
The Patient Care Associate is responsible for performing assigned patient care tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The PCA assists with patient care as delegated by the RN and in according to hospital policies and procedures. The PCA carries out various clinical responsibilities as well as documentation of tasks and supports and upholds the Patient Bill of Rights. In certain areas of assignment and after competence is established the PCA III performs the duties of a Monitor Technician.
Essential Functions
- JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities *
- Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and assisting with
personal hygiene needs.
- Collects data and charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition to the
Registered Nurse. Documents vital signs, heights, weights, and other measurements. Assists and documents
nutritional intake and fluid intake and output.
- Assists patients with their nutritional needs, checks sets up delivered food trays, assists with feeding the patient if
necessary, and refills water and ice. Assists patients with their mobility, turning and positioning, transferring
patients to and from wheelchair, and with ambulation.
- Performs phlebotomy via venous puncture. Obtains certain lab specimens. Performs EKG and reports EKG
computer results to the RN. Performs finger stick blood glucose testing, documents and reports results to the RN.
- Complies with hospital safety regulations, environment of care, risk management, and infection control policies.