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 duties, documentation, and support for the Patient Bill of Rights. After establishing competence, a PCA III may also perform Monitor Technician duties in applicable assignment areas. The position is based in the 3 Doctors department in Nyack, New York. The scheduled shift is nights, Monday through Friday with alternating weekends and holidays, from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The schedule is 8 hours per day and 20 hours per pay period.

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.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association required within 30 days.
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, meet one of the specified pathways: 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.

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 data, document observations and activities, and report relevant changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
Document vital signs, heights, weights, and other measurements; assist with and document nutritional intake and fluid intake and output.
Assist with patient nutrition, including checking and setting up food trays, feeding patients when needed, and refilling 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 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 other specialized functions within educational preparation; medications may be handled only for transport and retrieval.
Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality, advocate for patients, communicate positively with people of different cultures, values, and beliefs, address customer concerns, and escort customers when necessary.
Participate in department- and hospital-wide process or outcome improvement activities, maintain professional knowledge, meet certification requirements, and participate in annual competency assessment.
Use equipment and supplies prudently and follow the charge process for supplies and equipment.
Complete assignments within expected time frames, participate in committees or task forces when requested, perform other duties within the classification, and assist with orienting new PCAs.
Participate in activities supporting the hospital's mission and adhere to its organizational standards for teamwork, accountability, communication, professional appearance, responsiveness, and service.
Complete PCA orientation and the Skills Competency Checklist within the first three months of employment, as applicable to PCA I requirements.
For PCA III advancement, meet the applicable additional qualification pathway; for PCA IV advancement, meet the stated experience and performance requirements and precept at least two PCAs after preceptor training.