Patient Care Associate - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - 2 North - Full-time - Night
About The Position
The Patient Care Associate is an integral member of the clinical care team and supports patient-focused care within the Specialty Service. The role supports registered nurses with patient care activities, including activities of daily living, specimen collection, procedures, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. The associate works as part of a multidisciplinary team in an assigned area, which may include inpatient units, the Emergency Department, Surgical Services, or the ICU. The position includes assisting patients with admission and orientation, collecting and recording data, supporting nursing and interdisciplinary care plans, and carrying out selected direct-care duties and therapeutic interventions. This is a full-time night position at Mount Sinai Brooklyn, 2 North.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional, courteous, and respectful attitude when dealing with patients and families.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of current experience as a PCA or CNA preferred.
- Medical Assistant experience.
- Phlebotomy skills.
- Finger-stick skills.
- EKG skills.
- Computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Work as a member of a patient-focused multidisciplinary care team, providing services to patients in an assigned area.
- Participate in patient admission and unit orientation, and obtain and record data.
- Assist patients with changing and securing valuables; review unit rules and regulations; and orient patients to their room and unit.
- Assist with preparation and updating of the nursing care plan and interdisciplinary treatment team plan.
- Assist with therapeutic interventions to implement established care plans.
- Perform selected direct-care duties, including taking vital signs and other health-related data, collecting specimens, assisting with personal hygiene and activities of daily living, and performing procedures and treatments.
- Perform EKGs and finger sticks and participate in house-wide ambulation and shower programs as directed.
- Organize the activities of multiple patients and communicate and collaborate as part of a team.
- Support registered nurses in patient care activities.
- Help maintain a safe and clean environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
