Patient Care Associate

Montefiore Nyack Hospital•Village of Nyack, NY

1d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) performs assigned patient care tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following RN delegation and hospital policies and procedures. The role includes clinical care, documentation, and support for the Patient Bill of Rights. In certain assignments, after demonstrating competency, a PCA III may also perform Monitor Technician duties. The PCA works in the Float department at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, New York. The posted schedule is an evening shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with rotating work days and eight scheduled hours per day. The posting lists an hourly rate/range of $24.39/$25.15; the hiring rate may be affected by shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Less than one year of previous healthcare experience required.
Full command of the English language.
Sufficient physical ability and perceptive acuity to perform patient care functions.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association required within 30 days.
PCA I: Complete PCA orientation and the Skills Competency Checklist satisfactorily within the first three months of employment; EKG, phlebotomy, and blood glucose monitor skills are required.
PCA II: Satisfactory performance appraisal and one year of experience as a PCA at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
PCA III: In addition to the preceding requirements, meet one of the following: national phlebotomy certification, attendance at a preceptor training course, or completion of a dysrhythmia course. Alternatively, a PCA assigned to TCU must have NYS CNA certification.
PCA IV: In addition to the preceding requirements, have two years of experience as a PCA at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, an above-average performance appraisal (2.35+), and precept at least two Patient Care Associates after attending a preceptor training course.

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 patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
Collect and document patient observations and activities, including vital signs, heights, weights, and other measurements; report relevant changes in condition to the Registered Nurse.
Assist with and document nutritional 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 and help maintain a clean, safe environment.
Perform delegated or other specialized functions within the employee's education and preparation; handle patient medications only for transport and retrieval purposes.
Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality, act as a patient advocate, communicate positively with people of different cultures, values, and beliefs, address customer concerns, and escort customers when needed.
Participate in department and hospital process or outcome improvement activities, use resources for self-development, meet licensure or certification requirements, and participate in annual competency assessment.
Use equipment and supplies prudently and follow the charge process for supplies and equipment.
Complete projects and assignments on time, participate in committees and task forces as requested, perform other duties within the classification, and assist with orienting new PCAs.
Participate in activities that support the hospital's mission and follow its organizational standards for teamwork, accountability, communication, professional appearance, responsiveness, and service.