Northwell Healthposted 9 months ago
$50,731 - $55,723/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
New York, NY
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Patient Care Associate plays a vital role in the healthcare team, assisting patients with their daily living activities and providing essential nursing care. This position involves performing a variety of procedures, exams, and tests, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. The Patient Care Associate is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment, which is crucial for promoting patient health and safety. Additionally, this role emphasizes the importance of customer relations, as the associate interacts with patients and their families to enhance their experience within the healthcare facility. As a key member of the nursing care team, the Patient Care Associate participates actively in implementing the patient's plan of care. This includes making recommendations for improved patient care and ensuring a cost-effective healthcare environment. The associate assists nurses in meeting all activities of daily living (ADL) needs of patients, which may include bathing, dressing, and feeding. Effective communication and documentation of patient status are essential components of this role, as they help maintain continuity of care and ensure that all team members are informed of any changes in the patient's condition. The Patient Care Associate also has responsibilities related to the maintenance of patient care units, ensuring that they are neat and orderly. This includes preparing rooms for new admissions and maintaining necessary stock on procedure and supply carts. The associate may also be required to transport patients to various departments and perform post-mortem care when necessary. Adhering to safety protocols, infection control procedures, and the Medical Center's policies is critical in this position, as it supports quality assurance efforts in patient care services. Participation in continuing education programs and staff meetings is also expected to enhance professional development and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.

Responsibilities

  • Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL) needs.
  • Provides basic nursing care and performs a variety of procedures, exams, and tests.
  • Communicates and documents patient status and pertinent data.
  • Maintains non-patient and patient care units in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Strips patient units upon discharge and prepares rooms for new admissions.
  • Maintains necessary stock on all procedure and supply carts.
  • Ensures that all equipment is clean and in its appropriate place.
  • Transports/accompanies patients to various departments as directed.
  • Performs post-mortem care and transports body to morgue.
  • Utilizes proper isolation techniques and established safety, waste disposal, and infection control procedures.
  • Follows Medical Center's policies and procedures supporting quality assurance efforts in patient care services.
  • Participates in various continuing education programs, surveys, and attends staff meetings as directed.
  • Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas as authorized in the performance of required duties.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Successful completion of a NYS Certified Nursing Attendant program or completion of one year clinical course work actively pursuing RN degree.
  • Must pass Lenox Hill Hospital Patient Care Associate's competency test prior to entering training program.
  • Must pass Lenox Hill Hospital training program within the normal probationary period.
  • Heart Saver Certification preferred.
  • Demonstrated competency in at least one of the following: EKG testing or venipuncture procedure preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions.
  • Demonstrated competency in basic mathematics.
  • Ability to operate all medical equipment necessary to perform job duties.
  • Ability to lift, turn, position, move, and restrain patients as required.

Nice-to-haves

  • Heart Saver Certification
  • Competency in EKG testing or venipuncture procedure

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Continuing education support
  • Employee discounts on services
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