Patient Care Assistant I (PCA)

Catholic Health • Town of Smithtown, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to provide general nursing care as part of a Care Center team. The role assists and reassures patients upon admission and performs technical and clinical tasks based on patient acuity, including phlebotomy and EKGs as ordered. Care should reflect an understanding of patients’ cultural and religious diversity and needs, and respect for patient rights. The position requires passing an annual telemetry exam with a score of 90 or above.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a New York State CNA training class and/or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing in a nursing program.
• At least one year of recent experience as a nursing assistant.
• Completion of a program in phlebotomy, EKGs, and BLS.

Responsibilities

• Assist and reassure patients upon admission to the Care Center.
• Perform general nursing care functions as part of the care team on a specific Care Center.
• Perform technical and clinical tasks based on patient acuity to support positive patient outcomes.
• Perform phlebotomy services based on patient acuity.
• Perform EKGs according to physician orders.
• Provide care that reflects understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs, and recognition of patient rights.
• Perform other functions and meet performance indicators as needed by the department.
• Pass the annual telemetry exam with a score of 90 or above.

Benefits

• Generous benefits packages.
• Tuition assistance.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• A culture that supports professional and educational growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED