Patient Care Associate- 5 Doctors

Montefiore Nyack Hospital•Village of Nyack, NY

21d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) performs assigned patient-care tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The PCA carries out clinical responsibilities, documents completed tasks, and supports the Patient Bill of Rights. In certain assignments, after establishing competency, a PCA III also performs Monitor Technician duties. The role includes direct patient-care activities, collection and documentation of patient observations, assistance with nutrition and mobility, phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKGs, and finger-stick blood glucose testing. The PCA helps maintain a clean and safe environment, follows safety and infection-control policies, and performs delegated or specialized functions for which they are prepared. Additional duties include customer service, participation in improvement activities and competency assessments, responsible use of supplies, completing assignments, assisting with new PCA orientation, and supporting the hospital’s mission and service standards. This position is based in Nyack, New York, in the 5 Doctors department. The listed schedule is a rotating day schedule, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, for 8 scheduled hours per day and 40 hours per pay period. The hourly rate range is $24.39–$25.15; the displayed rate may be affected by shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Less than one year of previous health-care experience is required.
Full command of the English language.
Sufficient physical ability and perceptive acuity to perform patient-care functions.
PCA I: Complete PCA Orientation and the Skills Competency Checklist satisfactorily within the first three months of employment; have EKG, phlebotomy, and blood glucose monitor skills.
PCA II: Satisfactory performance appraisal and one year of experience as a PCA at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
PCA III: Meet PCA I and PCA II requirements and, for the applicable pathway, hold national phlebotomy certification, attend a preceptor training course, or complete a dysrhythmia course; alternatively, a PCA assigned to TCU must hold NYS CNA certification.
PCA IV: Meet the preceding requirements, have two years of experience as a PCA at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, receive an above-average performance appraisal (2.35+), and precept at least two Patient Care Associates after preceptor training.
Obtain American Heart Association BLS Certification within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse’s Assistant, Certified Patient Care Technician, or current enrollment in a nursing program.
Demonstrated experience and competence in phlebotomy and EKG.
Monitor Technician experience, when applicable to the area of assignment.

Responsibilities

Perform direct nursing tasks, including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
Collect data, document observations and activities, and report relevant changes in a patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse.
Document vital signs, heights, weights, and other measurements; assist with and document nutritional intake and fluid intake and output.
Set up delivered food trays, assist with feeding when needed, and refill water and ice.
Assist patients with mobility, turning, positioning, transfers to and from wheelchairs, and ambulation.
Perform venipuncture for phlebotomy and obtain designated laboratory specimens.
Perform EKGs and report computer results to the Registered Nurse.
Perform finger-stick blood glucose testing, document results, and report them to the Registered Nurse.
Follow hospital safety, environment-of-care, risk-management, and infection-control policies; help maintain a clean and safe environment.
Perform delegated or specialized functions within educational preparation; medications may be handled only for transport and retrieval.
Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality, advocate for patients, address customer concerns, communicate positively, and escort customers when necessary.
Participate in department- and hospital-wide process or outcome improvement activities and annual competency assessments; maintain applicable licensure or certification requirements.
Use equipment and supplies prudently and follow the charge process for supplies and equipment.
Complete projects and assignments within expected time frames, participate in committees or task forces when requested, and perform other duties within the classification.
Assist with orientation of new Patient Care Associates.
Participate in activities that support the hospital’s mission and uphold its organizational service standards.
At PCA III level, perform Monitor Technician duties in applicable assignments after competency is established.
At PCA IV level, precept at least two Patient Care Associates after attending a preceptor training course.