Patient Care Associate

Catholic Health; Village of Roslyn (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® in New York State seeks a Patient Care Associate to support daily patient care activities and clinical tasks within a renowned cardiology-focused care environment.

The role involves assisting with bathing, nutrition, mobility, and documentation, while applying phlebotomy and EKG skills as needed. Qualified candidates will have a HS Diploma or GED, with prior hospital experience or CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Previous hospital experience or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including bathing, toileting, hydration, nutrition, ambulation, turning and positioning patients.
• Documentation of patient activities.
• Selected technical skills include phlebotomy, 12 lead EKGs, arrhythmia detection, vital signs, and glucose monitoring.

Skills

Direct patient care

Phlebotomy

12-lead EKGs

Vital signs

Glucose monitoring

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Patient Care Associate

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including bathing, toileting, hydration, nutrition, ambulation, turning and positioning patients
• Selected technical skills include phlebotomy, 12 lead EKGs, arrhythmia detection, vital signs, and glucose monitoring
• Documentation of patient activities

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED Required
• Previous hospital experience or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Salary Range

USD $27.68 - USD $27.68 /Hour.

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.