Patient Care Associate

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their nursing team. In this vital role, you will assist patients with daily activities and provide essential nursing care. Your contributions will help maintain a safe and clean environment while promoting positive relationships with patients and their families. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector, ensuring quality patient care and supporting a collaborative team environment. If you are dedicated to improving patient experiences and have a passion for healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a NYS Certified Nursing Attendant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities and basic nursing care.
• Communicates and documents patient status and maintains cleanliness.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic mathematics competency

Ability to operate medical equipment

Patient handling skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NYS Certified Nursing Attendant program

Clinical coursework pursuing RN degree

Job description

Job Description

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and performs a variety of procedures, exams, and tests. Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment and promotes improved customer relations.

Job Responsibilities

1. Functions as a key member of the nursing care team, participating in the implementation of the patient's care plan. Promotes improved customer relations with patients and their families.
2. Makes recommendations for improved patient care and the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective healthcare environment. Assists the nurse in providing for all ADL (activities of daily living) needs of patients.
3. Communicates and documents patient status. Assists the nurse and other health team members by performing procedures, exams, tests, treatments, and clerical duties as required by the unit.
4. Communicates and documents all pertinent data. Maintains non-patient and patient care units in a neat and orderly condition; prepares rooms for new admissions; maintains necessary stock on all carts; and ensures all equipment is clean and in its proper place. Transports patients to various departments, performs post-mortem care, and transports bodies to the morgue. Uses proper safety, waste disposal, and infection control procedures at all times.
5. Follows hospital policies supporting quality assurance in inpatient care. Participates in continuing education, surveys, and staff meetings. Accesses medication areas as authorized. Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a NYS Certified Nursing Attendant program or one year of clinical coursework pursuing an RN degree. Must pass hospital competency test and training program.
• Heart Saver Certification preferred. Competency in EKG testing or venipuncture preferred. Effective communication skills, basic mathematics competency, and ability to operate necessary medical equipment required. Ability to lift, turn, position, move, and restrain patients as needed.

Additional Salary Details

The salary range listed is an estimate and may be modified. Factors such as location, experience, education, and internal policies will influence the final offer.