Emergency Department Patient Care Associate

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals Lincoln Medical Center in the Bronx seeks a qualified registered nurse to provide professional nursing care on an assigned unit. You will diagnose and treat patient health problems through nursing methods, health teaching, and supportive care that promotes safety and well-being.

You’ll develop, implement and evaluate the nursing plan, document progress, and communicate with the health team in a patient‑centered, high‑volume acute care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, approved by a state education dept or recognized accrediting body.
• Successful completion of phlebotomy and electrocardiography training or equivalent programs.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provides professional nursing care to patients/clients within an assigned unit.
• Diagnoses and treats responses to actual or potential health problems by nursing methods and teaching.
• Develops, implements and evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
• Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes to ensure continuity of care.
• Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate health team members.

Skills

Professional nursing care

Health teaching

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy/EKG training or similar program

BLS certification

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals Lincoln Medical Center in the Bronx seeks a qualified registered nurse to provide professional nursing care on an assigned unit. You will diagnose and treat patient health problems through nursing methods, health teaching, and supportive care that promotes safety and well-being.

You’ll develop, implement and evaluate the nursing plan, document progress, and communicate with the health team in a patient‑centered, high‑volume acute care setting.