Patient Care Assistant I (PCA)

Catholic Health; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, a proud member of Catholic Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to join the care team.

The role focuses on patient comfort, basic nursing tasks, phlebotomy, and telemetry readiness within a 296-bed community hospital on Long Island. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, CN A training or nursing program background, and prior nursing assistant experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• NYS CNA training class completed or Fundamentals of Nursing in a nursing program preferred.
• Minimum 1 year recent experience as nursing assistant preferred.
• Completion of program in phlebotomy, EKGs, and BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and reassurance to patient upon admission to Care Center.
• Performs general nursing care functions as part of the care team on a specific Care Center to provide patients with optimal health care.
• Performs a variety of technical and clinical tasks based upon patient acuity which result in positive outcomes for the patient.
• Performs phlebotomy services for patients based upon patient acuity.
• Performs EKGs according to the physician’s orders.
• Provides care that reflects an understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs as well as recognition of patient rights.
• Other functions and performance indicators as needed by the department.
• Must pass annual telemetry exam with a 90 or above.

Skills

CNA experience

Phlebotomy

EKG skills

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

NYS CNA training

Fundamentals of Nursing program

Tools

Phlebotomy

EKG

BLS

Job description

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine’s is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advance health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine’s is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advance health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

Job Details

Patient Care Assistant I Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and reassurance to patient upon admission to Care Center


• Performs general nursing care functions as part of the care team on a specific Care Center to provide patients with optimal health care


• Performs a variety of technical and clinical tasks based upon patient acuity which result in positive outcomes for the patient


• Performs phlebotomy services for patients based upon patient acuity


• Performs EKGs according to the physician’s orders


• Provides care that reflects an understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs as well as recognition of patient rights


• Other functions and performance indicators as needed by the department


• Must pass annual telemetry exam with a 90 or above

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent


• Completion of a NYS CNA training class and/or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing in a nursing program preferred


• Minimum 1 year recent experience as nursing assistant preferred.


• Completion of program in phlebotomy, EKGs, and BLS preferred

Salary Range

USD $29.55 - USD $29.55 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth