Patient Care Associate II, Geriatrics/Pulmonary, Full Time, Night

The Valley Hospital • Paramus, NJ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate II 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, wound care, and obtaining and recording vital signs, as well as materials management and maintenance as directed by professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures. The associate also applies orthopedic splints and post-suture and superficial-abrasion dressings, and helps patients with correct crutch fitting.

Qualifications may vary depending on the assigned area. The role requires accuracy and attention to detail within specified time periods, the ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to workload and schedule changes, and the ability to work cooperatively with the healthcare delivery team. The associate must be able to set priorities, solve problems, respond quickly to emergency requests, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and assist with the care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

This position is located at The Valley Hospital in Paramus and works the night shift. The listed pay range is $21.90–$27.37 per hour; individual salary varies with role, experience, education, and licensure.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain a current CPR card or certification.
• Meet at least one of these qualification pathways: recent experience in a comparable hospital role; a current, active credential approved by Valley in a listed certification area; or current enrollment in nursing school with a completed and passed Fundamentals of Nursing course.
• Approved credential pathway: current, active certification or registration from an approved credentialing organization in one of the following areas: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, NJ State Certified Home Health Aide, or EMT. Listed organizations include AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, AMCA, NAHP, and NCMA.
• Nursing student pathway: obtain BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of employment.
• 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 coworkers.
• Ability to set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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 using a variety of software applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to physicians and nurses.
• Assist professional staff with 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 according to approved policies and procedures.
• Apply orthopedic splints and post-suture and superficial-abrasion dressings.
• Assist patients with correct crutch fitting.
• Assist in meeting the care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Respond promptly to emergency requests and coordinate cooperatively with the healthcare delivery team.

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, including short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support.
• Six paid holidays.
• Paid time off (varies).
• Wellness time off.
• Extended illness benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount.
• Daycare discounts at various daycare facilities.

What This Job Offers

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