Compassionate Patient Care Associate—Vital Signs & Support

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside is looking for a Patient Care Associate to support the registered nurse in delivering patient-centered care within the Specialty Service. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, perform procedures, and help maintain a safe, clean environment on the floor.

You will work with the clinical care team in New York, documenting care activities, communicating changes to the RN and Dietitian as needed, and ensuring compassionate, high-quality patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant program/equivalent with skills in venipuncture and EKG.
• Sufficient oral and writing skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical/technical/service tasks as part of the care team.
• Record vital signs and other patient data.
• Perform specimen collection including blood glucose, venipuncture, EKG and related procedures.
• Assist RN with procedures and activities of daily living (ADL).
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and ensure patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Medical assistant/patient care assistant program certificate

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside is looking for a Patient Care Associate to support the registered nurse in delivering patient-centered care within the Specialty Service. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, perform procedures, and help maintain a safe, clean environment on the floor.

You will work with the clinical care team in New York, documenting care activities, communicating changes to the RN and Dietitian as needed, and ensuring compassionate, high-quality patient