Patient Care Associate II, Emergency Dept, Per Diem, Night

The Valley Hospital•Paramus, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical support to physicians and nurses and assists professional staff with direct and indirect patient care. Duties include performing EKGs, finger-stick glucose testing, phlebotomy and wound care; obtaining and recording vital signs; and performing materials management and maintenance as directed by professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures. Applies orthopedic splints and post-suture and superficial-abrasion dressings, and assists patients with correct crutch fitting. The role is located at The Valley Hospital in Paramus and is per diem on the night shift. Qualifications may vary by assigned area. The position requires accuracy and attention to detail within specified time periods, adaptability to interruptions and workload or schedule changes, teamwork, prioritization, problem solving, responsiveness to emergency requests, and effective oral and written communication. The associate assists with the care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet at least one of the following: recent experience in a comparable hospital role; current, active certification or registration from a credentialing organization approved by Valley Health System in one of the listed areas; current enrollment as a nursing student who has completed and passed Fundamentals of Nursing; or successful completion of the 8-week PCA Fundamentals Program in lieu of experience.
Approved certification or registration options listed include Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, NJ State Certified Home Health Aide or EMT, through an approved organization such as AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, AMCA, NAHP or NCMA.
Ability to perform work accurately and with attention to detail within specified time periods.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
Ability to work cooperatively with healthcare delivery team members, staff and co-workers.
Ability to set priorities, solve problems and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to assist with patient care needs across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience performing phlebotomy and EKGs.
Previous experience providing basic emergency care.
Experience operating emergency room equipment.
Experience operating a computer and a variety of software applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to physicians and nurses.
Participate in direct and indirect patient care.
Perform EKGs, finger-stick glucose testing, phlebotomy and wound care.
Obtain and record vital signs.
Perform materials management and maintenance as directed by professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
Apply orthopedic splints and post-suture and superficial-abrasion dressings.
Assist patients with correct crutch fitting.
Work cooperatively with healthcare delivery team members, staff and co-workers.
Set priorities, solve problems and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Communicate effectively and assist in meeting the care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Benefits

Medical/prescription, dental and vision discount program for full-time and part-time employees.
Group term life insurance and AD&D for full-time employees.
Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefit plans.
Supplemental voluntary benefits, such as short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance and legal support.
Six paid holidays.
Paid time off (varies).
Wellness time off.
Extended illness.
Retirement plan.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount.
Daycare discounts at various daycare facilities.