Patient Care Associate - B2 Surgical and Neuroscience ICU - 36hr/wk DAYS

Department/Unit: ICU-Surgical And Neuroscience – B2 Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,923.00 – $54,500.00 The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direction of the Registered Nurse. During the assigned work period, PCAs collect patient data, perform personal care of patients, conduct point‑of‑care testing such as whole‑blood glucose, turn and position patients, mobilize patients, and assist with meeting the needs of assigned patients, with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The PCA is trained to perform technical procedures such as blood draw and electrocardiography. The PCA promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Materiel Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies. The PCA participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care. PCAs may also be asked to provide the service of activity companion for patients requiring observation. The PCA is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team, ensuring competent, compassionate care is uniformly provided to patients. Responsibilities Collect pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output. Report abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team. Participate in care planning and the nursing report process. Incorporate patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care. Utilize standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed. Provide personal care to patients including bathing, oral care, and skin care. Assist the patient with eating and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Incorporate safe patient handling into basic restorative care such as ambulation, range of motion and use of assistive and prosthetic devices. Employ strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Demonstrate standard and transmission‑based precautions and infection control techniques. Provide details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN. Document all care in the patient record. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Basic knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. Six months related experience in a health care setting or completion of a certified nurse assistant course and/or experience as a paramedic, emergency technician desired. Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others. Physical Requirements Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands for various job functions and occasionally required to sit, kneel, or crouch. Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a 'need to know' and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Myana