Patient Care Associate (Part-Time), Correctional Health Services

City of New York

49d • Onsite

About The Position

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation's leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation's largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City's criminal justice reform efforts.

The Patient Care Associate, under the direction of a licensed nurse or other medical staff, in the health care setting assists the professional staff by performing, venipuncture, finger-sticks, HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling, Rapid HIV Testing, responding and assisting with emergencies, facilitating telehealth encounters, various clerical and health-related duties associated with patient care (ADLs as indicated) and contributing to the safety, care and comfort of patients. The duties are assigned by and are performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Associate may be required to perform the duties listed below and other duties involving same type, area of responsibility. Patient care associates also observe their patient's mental, emotional and physical conditions and report any changes to the nursing staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization
• Successful completion of training courses including the performance of phlebotomy and electrocardiography (EKG), or completion of a training program or programs that include the performance of phlebotomy and EKG, such as Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician training programs, a Patient Care training program, or a Medical Assistant training program
• Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Telehealth encounters as needed
• Administer total care (bed bath, partial or complete)
• Assist with patient's personal hygiene - including skin care, mouth care, shaving, etc.
• Transfers patients - in and out of bed, stretcher and wheel chair. Including physical and mechanical lifting
• Positions patients and carry out range of motion exercise
• Assists with ambulating and all ADL as directed
• Prepares patients for meals and assist with feeding as needed
• Assists with unit admission and transfer of patient
• Makes beds and tidies patient area for bed ridden patients
• Takes and document in the electronic medical records all patient's vital signs - B/P, TPR, weights, intake and output and performs EKGs as required and follow outlined procedures for submitting abnormal EKGs
• Administers hot and cold applications to patients, under supervision
• Maintains intake and output for oral and body excretions
• Notify MD/Nurse Staff of any changes in patient's status
• Performs urine testing by dipstick and fractionalization
• Chaperon staff in all clinical areas when requested
• Maintains competency in nursing skills as detailed in the clinical Performance checklist for Nursing Assistant
• Assist with Nursing Follow-ups and transmit necessary information to laboratory electronically.
• Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment
• Performs job functions in a manner that promotes efficient use of resources
• Must wait for relief at change of tour by staff with same title (relieving PCA)
• Document all encounters in Electronic Medical Records
• Complete Encounter forms every shift
• Performs dry sterile dressing changes and assists with another patient Treatment
• Perform HIV Pre and Post-test counseling
• Perform rapid HIV Test
• Enter data in the rapid HIV database and electronic medical record.
• Fax rapid HIV testing information to the Nursing Office every tour.
• Perform Quality controls
• Perform EKGs and fax information
• Perform Nursing Follow-up as assigned
• Assist with New Admission processing
• Perform Venipuncture
• Clean equipment, e.g., thermometers, B/P machine, EKG machine, suction machine, refrigerators, and other treatment equipment
• Stock and replenish supplies in all clinic areas, including stationery supplies
• Maintain cleanliness of surface area of treatment and exam rooms
• Maintain security precautions with keys, locked areas, and equipment
• Assists other employees where needed.
• Is responsible and cooperative with supervisors, fellow associates, patients, visitors, and Department of Correction personnel.
• Maintains friendly working atmosphere.
• Maintains professional attitude.
• Maintains professional appearance and adheres to uniform policy of the Department of Nursing.
• Accepts constructive criticism as evidenced by appropriate changes in behavior.
• Utilizes established channels of communication.
• Recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals.
• Recognizes limitations and seeks assistance appropriately.
• Able to give and receive verbal and written information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program 
• Union Benefits for eligible titles 
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees