Patient Care Assistant I (PCA)

Catholic Health•Town of Smithtown, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, has served the Smithtown area for over 50 years. The campus includes a 296-bed hospital, a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation center, and a 60,000 sq ft medical office building. The hospital is dedicated to providing advanced healthcare with compassion, focusing on treating and serving the community through collaborative efforts, compassionate care, and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. They aim to create a healing and compassionate environment with mutual respect, upholding their religious mission. St. Catherine's offers a supportive environment for healthcare professionals to develop expertise and credentials, with a primary focus on community care.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Nice To Haves

Completion of a NYS CNA training class and/or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing in a nursing program
Minimum 1 year recent experience as nursing assistant
Completion of program in phlebotomy, EKGs, and BLS

Responsibilities

Provides assistance and reassurance to patient upon admission to Care Center
Performs general nursing care functions as part of the care team on a specific Care Center to provide patients with optimal health care
Performs a variety of technical and clinical tasks based upon patient acuity which result in positive outcomes for the patient
Performs phlebotomy services for patients based upon patient acuity
Performs EKGs according to the physician’s orders
Provides care that reflects an understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs as well as recognition of patient rights
Other functions and performance indicators as needed by the department
Must pass annual telemetry exam with a 90 or above