Patient Care Associate

Job Summary The Patient Care Associate is responsible for performing assigned patient care tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The PCA assists with patient care as delegated by the RN and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, performs clinical responsibilities, documents tasks, and supports and upholds the Patient Bill of Rights. In certain areas of assignment and after competence is established, the PCA III performs the duties of a Monitor Technician. Essential Functions Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and personal hygiene needs. Collects data and charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse. Documents vital signs, heights, weights, and other measurements. Assists and documents nutritional intake and fluid intake and output. Assists patients with nutritional needs, sets up delivered food trays, assists with feeding the patient if necessary, and refills water and ice. Assists patients with mobility, turning and positioning, transferring patients to and from wheelchair, and with ambulation. Performs phlebotomy via venous puncture, obtains certain lab specimens, performs EKG and reports EKG computer results to the RN, performs finger stick blood glucose testing, documents and reports results to the RN. Complies with hospital safety regulations, environment of care, risk management, and infection control policies. Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment. Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared. May handle patient medications for transport and retrieval purposes only. Qualifications High School Required or GED required, less than 1 year of previous health care experience required. Required and Certified Nurse’s Assistant, Certified Patient Care Technician, or currently enrolled in a nursing program highly preferred. Preferred and Demonstrated experience and competence in Phlebotomy and EKG. Preferred and Monitor Technician experience preferred when applicable for area of assignment. Full command of English Language. Sufficient physical ability and perceptive acuity to perform patient care functions. PCA I: Satisfactory completion of PCA Orientation and Skills Competency Checklist within the first three (3) months of employment, EKG & Phlebotomy skills, Blood Glucose Monitor skills. PCA II: Satisfactory performance appraisal, 1 year experience as a PCA at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. PCA III: Must meet one of the following: national certification in phlebotomy, attendance at a preceptor training course, completion of Dysrhythmia Course. PCA IV: Requires 2 years’ experience at Montefiore Nyack Hospital as PCA, above average performance appraisal, precept at least 2 Patient Care Associates after attending a preceptor training course, and BLS Certification (American Heart Association) within 30 days. Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr 2300 Montefiore Nyack Hospital