Patient Care Associate (PCA) - PACU

Northwell • New York, NY

5d

About The Position

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care,
and performs a variety of procedures, exams and tests. Assists in maintenance of
a safe and clean environment, and promotes improved customer relations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Successful completion of a NYS Certified Nursing Attendant program, or completion of one year clinical course work actively pursuing RN degree
• Must pass Lenox Hill Hospital Patient Care Associate's competency test prior to entering training program, required.
• Must pass Lenox Hill Hospital training program within the normal probationary period, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Demonstrated competency in basic mathematics.
• Ability to operate all medical equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to lift, turn, position, move and restrain patients as required.

Nice To Haves

• Heart Saver Certification, preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in at least one of the following; EKG testing or venipuncture procedure, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a key member of the nursing care team participating in the implementation of the patient's plan of care.Promotes improved customer relations with patients and their families
• Makes recommendations for improved patient care and the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective health-care environment.Assists the nurse in providing for all ADL (activities of daily living) needs of patients
• Communicates and documents patient status.Assists the nurse and other health team members by performing a variety of procedures, exams, tests, treatments and clerical duties as required by the unit
• Communicates and documents all pertinent data.Maintains non-patient and patient care units in a neat and orderly condition; strips patient units upon discharge and prepares rooms for new admissions; maintains necessary stock on all procedure and supply carts; and ensures that all equipment is clean and in its appropriate place.Transports/accompanies patients to various departments, as directed; performs post-mortem care and transports body to morgue.Utilizes proper isolation techniques and established safety, waste disposal and infection control procedures at all times
• Follows Medical Center's policies and procedures supporting quality assurance efforts in-patient care services.Participates in various continuing education programs, surveys, and attends staff meetings, as directed.Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.Performs related duties, as required.ADA Essential Functions

What This Job Offers

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