Patient Care TechnicianSenior Nursing Attendant Unit 3600 Evenings

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health seeks a Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant for Unit 3600 evenings. The role supports nurses, maintains patient safety, and assists with data collection for quality programs across a busy care environment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with PCT program completion or CNA plus EKG/Phlebotomy training and PCT eligibility. BLS/CPR is required on entry.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of PCT program with at least 6 months hospital experience or CNA graduate with course in EKG & Phlebotomy and PCT cert eligible.
• BLS/Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required on entry to position.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates NYU Langone Health Core Values in duties.
• Assists in data collection for Quality and Performance Improvement.
• Supports nurses in patient care, safety, and comfort across shifts.
• Completes annual mandatory education for PCTs and participates in unit meetings.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PCT program graduate

CNA certification eligible

Job description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant Unit 3600 Evenings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the NYU Langone Health Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights
• Demonstrates accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
• Assists in the collection of data for the units Quality and Performance Improvement Program that includes patient satisfaction and other measures.
• Assists the nurse in the review and corrective action plans regarding patient/family response, and satisfaction.
• Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed.
• Discusses educational concerns and goals with the Nurse Manager or appropriate leadership.
• Seeks learning resources for identified learning needs.
• Participates in the orientation process of other patient care technicians. Participates in unit meetings and conferences.
• Completes annual mandatory education requirements for patient care technicians.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and different cultures.
• Assists in supporting unit activities as requested. Assists in emergency situations as directed.
• Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care as assigned, including phlebotomy, fingersticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
• Assists in data collection and activities as assigned. Assists in maintaining safety and comfort needs of patients and families. Assists with admission, transfer and discharge procedures per unit / service operations.
• Verbally and non-verbally communicates responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff.
• Observes general behavior and reports same to the registered nurse to whom assigned.
• Performs safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints, per policy and as directed.
• Provides assistance to patients in the activities as applicable.
• Completes delegated responsibilities as directed by the registered nurse.
• Uses a clear, caring and respectful communication style with patients and families, nurses and other members of the health care team. Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Answers patients call lights promptly and effectively; completes patient requests for assistance with personal care and activity, and reports those requests not within the role of the patient care technician to the professional nurse assigned to the patient.
• Reports all observations concerning patients to the professional nurse responsible for the patient on a given shift Responds to requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered professional nurse.
• Provides for security of patients personal property, and handles valuables according to hospital procedure. Maintains cleanliness of the nursing unit as appropriate to position. (i.e., utility room, unit refrigerators, etc.).
• Gives direct assistance to all team members, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, nursing attendants, patient unit clerks, escort, dietary and other health care employees.
• Assists in having patient ready for scheduled appointments including placing the patient on a stretcher or in a wheelchair.Runs errands to other departments, including but not limited to, the delivery of specimens and equipment.
• Assists in keeping patient environment, patient equipment and patient care areas/units clean, safe and orderly.
• Ensures that necessary equipment and supplies are present in the patient rooms and on the unit.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Patient Care Technician Minimum Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a PCT program w/ at least 6 months hospital experience OR CNA graduate plus course completion in EKG & Phlebotomy and PCT certification eligible plus at least 6 months hospital experience, OR PCT Certification through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) w/ at least 6 months hospital experience. BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification. (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) OR Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) is required upon entry to the position Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire. Senior Nursing Attendant Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Required. Graduate of Certified Nursing Attendant Program, certified as a CNA and at least 6 months relevant experience. BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) is required upon entry to the position. Competencies: Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities; other language an asset; Strong customer service and communication skills.

Required Licenses:

Basic Life Support Cert

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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