Patient Care Associate: Hands-On Nursing Support

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Patient Care Associate to support the registered nurse in patient care across inpatient units, ED, and ICU. You will assist with activities of daily living, collect specimens, take vital signs, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1-2 years PCA/CNA experience or similar, BLS certification, strong communication, and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; 1-2 years current experience as a PCA/CNA preferred or Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Finger stick and EKG skills, Computer skills.
• BLS required (American Heart Association).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of a patient focused multidisciplinary care team providing a full range of services to patients in an assigned area (Inpatient units, Emergency Department, Surgical Services, ICU)
• Participates in the patients admission and orientation to the unit, obtain and record data.
• Responsible for assisting patients with changing; securing of valuables; review of unit rules and regulations and providing orientation to room and unit.
• Assists with preparation and updating of the nursing care plan, interdisciplinary treatment team plan and assists with therapeutic interventions in order to implement the plans as established.
• Performs selected direct care duties including therapeutic intervention, taking of vital signs and other health related data, specimen collection, personal hygiene, activities of daily living, perform procedures/treatments, EKG's, finger sticks and participation in house-wide ambulation and shower program as directed.
• Ability to organize the activities of multiple patients. Ability to function, communicate and collaborate in a team approach.

Skills

PCA/CNA experience

Phlebotomy

EKG

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Patient Care Associate to support the registered nurse in patient care across inpatient units, ED, and ICU. You will assist with activities of daily living, collect specimens, take vital signs, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1-2 years PCA/CNA experience or similar, BLS certification, strong communication, and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.