Patient Care Associate- 3 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, following RN delegation and hospital policies and procedures. The role includes clinical responsibilities, documentation, and support of the Patient Bill of Rights. In applicable assignments, and after demonstrating competency, a PCA III may also perform Monitor Technician duties. The position is based in the 3 Doctors department in Nyack, New York. The scheduled shift is evenings, Monday through Friday with alternating weekends and holidays, from 2:30 PM to 11 PM. The posting lists 20 hours per pay period and a scheduled daily duration of 8 hours. The hourly rate is $24.39–$25.15; the hiring rate may be affected by shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors. The PCA provides direct care such as taking vital signs, assisting with daily activities and hygiene, supporting nutrition and mobility, and collecting and documenting patient observations and measurements. The role also includes phlebotomy, obtaining certain laboratory specimens, performing EKGs and finger-stick blood glucose tests, and reporting results or pertinent condition changes to the RN. The PCA follows safety, environment-of-care, risk-management, and infection-control policies and helps maintain a clean and safe environment. Other duties include positive customer service, protecting patient dignity and confidentiality, assisting with department improvement and orientation activities, and completing assigned projects and other duties within the classification.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Less than one year of previous health care experience required.
Full command of the English language.
Sufficient physical ability and perceptive acuity to perform patient care functions.
PCA I: Satisfactory completion of PCA orientation and the Skills Competency Checklist within the first three months of employment; 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: In addition to the preceding requirements, national certification in phlebotomy, 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, two years of experience as a PCA at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, an above-average performance appraisal (2.35+), and precepting at least two Patient Care Associates after attending a preceptor training course.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days is required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse 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 data, chart observations and activities, and report pertinent changes in a patient's condition to the Registered Nurse.
Document vital signs, heights, weights, other measurements, and nutritional and fluid intake and output.
Assist with nutritional needs, prepare delivered food trays, feed patients when necessary, and refill water and ice.
Assist patients with mobility, turning, positioning, transfers to and from wheelchairs, and ambulation.
Perform venous-puncture phlebotomy and obtain certain laboratory specimens.
Perform EKGs and report computer results to the RN.
Perform finger-stick blood glucose testing, document results, and report them to the RN.
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 for which educationally prepared; medications may be handled only for transport and retrieval purposes.
Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality, act as a patient advocate, communicate positively with patients and others, address customer concerns, and escort customers when necessary.
Participate in department- or hospital-wide process and outcome improvement activities, maintain self-development and knowledge, comply with certification requirements, and participate in annual competency assessment.
Use equipment and supplies in a fiscally prudent manner and follow the charge process for supplies and equipment.
Complete projects and assignments within expected time frames, participate in committees and task forces when requested, perform other duties within the classification, and assist with orientation of new PCAs.
Participate in activities that support the hospital's mission and adhere to its organizational standards for teamwork, accountability, communication, appearance, responsiveness, and service excellence.
Complete PCA orientation and skills competency requirements applicable to the assigned PCA level.