Night Shift Patient Care Associate – Orthopedics

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Assistant role in Albany Med Health System's Orthopedics & Spine Unit-M2 supports the nursing team during the night shift. You will collect patient data, provide personal care, and perform point-of-care tests such as glucose, blood draws, and ECGs.

You will assist with turning, positioning, and mobilizing patients toward discharge while ensuring safety and a clean environment. Possibly involved in activities requiring observation and collaboration with Materials Coordinators to

Qualifications

• Assists with data collection and personal patient care.
• Performs point-of-care testing such as glucose.
• Assists with turning, positioning, and mobilization.
• Trained to perform blood draws and ECGs.
• Maintains clean, safe environment and coordinates supplies.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data and provide personal patient care.
• Perform blood glucose testing and blood draws.
• Turn, position, and mobilize patients.
• Support discharge progress and transitions within the acute stay.
• Maintain clean, safe environment; assist with observation if needed.

Skills

Patient care

Blood glucose testing

Blood draw

ECG

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Job description

The Patient Care Assistant role in Albany Med Health System's Orthopedics & Spine Unit-M2 supports the nursing team during the night shift. You will collect patient data, provide personal care, and perform point-of-care tests such as glucose, blood draws, and ECGs.

You will assist with turning, positioning, and mobilizing patients toward discharge while ensuring safety and a clean environment. Possibly involved in activities requiring observation and collaboration with Materials Coordinators to