MED SURG Patient Care Associate

Job Description Pay rate ranges from $21.32 to $23.22 based on experience. Unit Notes:Department: Psych CPEP| PCT *Required Certifications: BLS, PCT Cert, De-Escalation Training Day shift 7:00am-3:30pm Evening 3:00pm-11:30pm Nights 11:00pm-7:30am - # Beds: 46 Beds, divided into sections. - Fast Track/Triage: 1 Section designated to triage and fast-track patients. - Is Security in-house 24/7? Housed in the ER?: Available in house 24/8. - Nurse: Patient Ratios: Varies - Required Certifications: BLS - Common diagnoses: Patients with severe mental illnesses and behavioral issues including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more; often patients will have multiple comorbidities, but are typically medically stable. Medically unstable patients are transferred out. - Experience: Must Have phlebotomy & 12 Lead EKGs experience. - Medications: No IVs. IM injections and PO medication administration. Psychotropics (Haldol, Zyprexa, Ativan, etc.). - ED Physician/Mid-Levels: 3 physician on days, 1 physician and 1 resident on nights. - Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Director oversees entire facility; Charge doesn't take a patient assignment; coordinates unit and assists staff as needed. - Nurse aids/EMT/Paramedics/Patient Sitters? Ratios? Duties?: PCTs - Job Duties: Phlebotomy, 12 Lead EKGs, 1:1s, transport, ADLs, patient contraband search, property inventory, assisting physicians and nurses, and more. - Is RT in the ER 24/7? Do they do ABG's, breathing Tx, & EKG's?: Yes, RT available. - RT Equipment - Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: RT available and will administer breathing treatments and assist in escalating any resp needs; Equipped to intubate patients when need but then would transfer them out. - Do you have Monitor Techs in the ER? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the Tele monitors?: Cardiac monitoring available, Tele Techs oversee, RNs asked to be able to identify major rhythms, life threatening rhythms, and rhythm changes. - X-Ray or CT in the ER? Transport?: Xray and CT available, PCTs transport. - Does Phlebotomy draw labs or RN's draw?: PCTs do blood draws. - Shifts & Scheduling: 7-3;30, 3- 1130, 11-730. - Weekend Requirements: EOW - Scrub Color: Maroon Redt - Unit Specific Orientation: 3 weeks of orientation, 1 week of classroom, 1 week for inpatient units, and 1 week for assigned unit. Date Entered On: 8/16/2024 Cancellation Policy:CLIENT may cancel up to 1 shift per 4 week assignment, 2 shifts per 8 week assignment, or 3 shifts per 13 week assignment with no penalty Charting System:Allscripts BSN Required:False License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level: Care Setting:Acute Division:Allied Shift Notes: Required Certifications:BLS (AHA), BronxCare Hospital Center - Grand Concourse Campus De-escalation Training, Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPT) via NCCT, Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPT) via NCCT Certificate, Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPT) via NCCT Verification Job Requirements MED SURG Additional Information Gotham Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees Gotham Companies