Patient Care Associate - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - 2 North - Full-time - Night

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

16h

About The Position

As an integral part of the clinical care team, the Patient Care Associate is responsible for patient care and support activities promoting patient-focused care within the Specialty Service. The Patient Care Associate supports the registered nurse in patient care activities, including assisting patients with activities of daily living, collecting specimens, performing procedures, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a 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.

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of a patient-focused multidisciplinary care team, providing services to patients in an assigned area, such as inpatient units, the Emergency Department, Surgical Services, or the ICU.
• Participate in patients’ admission and orientation to the unit, and obtain and record data.
• Assist patients with changing, secure their valuables, review unit rules and regulations, and orient them to their room and unit.
• Assist with preparing and updating the nursing care plan and interdisciplinary treatment team plan, and support therapeutic interventions to implement established plans.
• Perform selected direct care duties, including therapeutic interventions; taking vital signs and other health-related data; specimen collection; personal hygiene and activities of daily living; procedures and treatments; EKGs and finger sticks; and participation in the house-wide ambulation and shower program as directed.
• Organize the activities of multiple patients and function, communicate, and collaborate using a team approach.

What This Job Offers

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