Patient Care Associate: Collaborative In-Unit Support

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Brooklyn is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support the registered nurse in inpatient, ED, surgical services, and ICU units. You will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, hygiene, and contribute to care plans as directed.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. This role emphasizes patient-focused care in a multidisciplinary team and requires a high school diploma and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years current PCA/CNA experience preferred or Medical Assistant background.
• BLS required (American Heart Association).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of a patient-focused multidisciplinary care team across units (Inpatient, ED, Surgical Services, ICU).
• Assists with admissions/orientation, data collection, and daily patient care activities.
• Supports care planning, therapeutic interventions, vital signs, specimen collection, and hygiene.
• Contributes to room and unit orientation and collaborates within the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Finger stick

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EKG

Phlebotomy

Finger sticks

Computer skills

Job description

Mount Sinai Brooklyn is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support the registered nurse in inpatient, ED, surgical services, and ICU units. You will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, hygiene, and contribute to care plans as directed.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. This role emphasizes patient-focused care in a multidisciplinary team and requires a high school diploma and BLS certification.