Patient Care Associate - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - 3 East/Progressive Care Unit - Full-time -Evening

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,228 - 41,732; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support patient care activities and assist nurses. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1-2 years of experience as a PCA/CNA, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and vital signs. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years current experience as a PCA/CNA preferred or Medical Assistant.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurse in patient care activities.
• Assist with vital signs and health-related data.
• Participate in the patient's admission and orientation.

Skills

Assisting patients with daily living activities

Collecting specimens

Performing EKGs

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As an integral part of the clinical care team, the Patient Care Associate is responsible for patient care and support activities promoting patient-focused care within the Specialty Service. The Patient Care Associate supports the registered nurse in patient care activities, such as: assisting patient with activities of daily living, collecting specimens and performing procedures; maintaining a safe, clean environment; and other duties as needed.

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 patient's 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.

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. Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients and families.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The salary range for the role is $28.4759 - $30.2935 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.