Patient Care Associate - PCA 25-34226

NavitsPartners • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is an integral member of the clinical care team and provides direct patient care and support activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This role promotes patient-centered care within assigned clinical units and supports safe, high-quality healthcare delivery across Medical-Surgical and specialty units.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA HeartSaver or BLS certification (required)
• COVID vaccination documentation (required)
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Ability to prioritize tasks, problem-solve, and exercise sound judgment
• Flexibility to float across Medical-Surgical units
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform patient care tasks
• Comfort working in fast-paced clinical environments with diverse patient populations
• Hospital experience is required

Nice To Haves

• 3 to 9 months of healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Measure, record, and document patient vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, intake/output, and other assigned data
• Obtain and document patient pain ratings (as a fifth vital sign, excluding Pediatrics)
• Perform clinical procedures such as specimen collection, venipuncture, EKGs, application of compression devices, post-mortem care, and skin integrity maintenance
• Prepare for procedures and assist Registered Nurses as needed
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, bathing, toileting, oral care, and mobility
• Orient patients to the clinical environment and assist with ambulation and all levels of mobilization
• Perform one-to-one or close observation for patient safety, elopement risk, or suicide prevention
• Maintain isolation precautions per established protocols and RN direction
• Deliver and collect meal trays at bedside
• Assist patients with menu selection and nutritional supplements
• Report changes in dietary intake to RN or Dietitian
• Maintain accurate transmission of dietary orders and updates
• Maintain a safe, clean, and functional patient environment
• Assist with room upkeep, bed stripping, trash removal, and patient comfort
• Perform scheduled purposeful rounding focusing on toileting, comfort, positioning, and pain awareness
• Document rounding and notify RN of missed rounds or identified concerns
• Answer patient call systems and route requests appropriately
• Greet visitors, answer phones, and escort visitors as needed
• Utilize communication tools (e.g., Vocera) according to established protocols
• Transport patients, specimens, and equipment as required
• Operate pneumatic tube systems when necessary
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge activities
• Assemble and update medical records
• Maintain unit supplies and equipment
• Perform emergency cleanup, transport, and discharge bedmaking as needed
• Support shared duties across ICU and specialty units

What This Job Offers

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