Home
/
Comprehensive
/
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Patient Care Associate (PCA)-September 2024
Manhasset
Sep 16, 2024
ABOUT NORTHWELL HEALTH
At Northwell Health, our 80,000+ Health Raisers are raising the standard of care for all in the New York metro area.
10,000+ employees
Healthcare
VIEW COMPANY PROFILE >>
About Patient Care Associate (PCA)

  Req Number 96161

  Job Description

  Provides direct care as assigned for a designated group of patients. Performs functions requiring skill and competence such as, but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG, obtaining specimens and cultures, activities of daily living, simple wound dressings and vital signs. Shares accountability for quality patient outcomes.

  Job Responsibility

  Assists with the unit's admission and discharge processes.

  Establishes good interpersonal relationships with families/visitors and hospital staff.

  Reports vital information to all levels of the healthcare team, as needed.

  Conveys needed information to patients and visitors.

  Maintains good communication with co-workers for proper team functioning.

  Communicates pertinent patient observations to members of the health care team.

  Performs direct patient care as assigned for designated group of patients.

  Obtains and documents patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, weight, and height) using appropriate equipment.

  Apprises the Registered Nurse and health care team of any observed significant changes in the patient's condition.

  Communicates written and verbal information.

  Responds to patient requests and/or call light.

  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.

  Functions in an emergency situation as a team member with guidance from supervisory personnel.

  Assists with restrained patients according to established policy.

  Performs grade I and II decubitus care, as directed.

  Performs activities of daily living appropriate to patient's condition.

  Uses proper body mechanics, obtains help and/or uses appropriate equipment when lifting, moving or transferring patients from bed to chair, putting them on stretchers and assisting them into wheelchairs.

  Performs delegated patient care procedures.

  Obtains and labels specimens, and performs certain diagnostic tests consistent with established procedures, as directed.

  Performs phlebotomy procedures.

  Performs telemetry and electrocardiograms, as directed.

  Uses clinical knowledge in the care and management of patients based on diagnoses and the unit assigned.

  Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

  Job Qualification

  High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

  *Additional Salary Detail

  The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

  The salary range for this position is $27.89-$29.57/hour

  It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Comments
Welcome to zdrecruit comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
SIMILAR JOBS
Asst Admin Assistant - Settlement Clerk - 276051
Asst Admin Assistant - Settlement Clerk OverviewThe Settlement Clerk contributes to the success of the Pepsi Beverages Company by processing all cash and checks, reconciled to the daily route activit
TPM and Chief of Staff
Job Description This position requires a customer-centric leader experienced in supporting cloud businesses with a strong focus on enterprise-level customer support. The right leader will establish t
Customer Care Representative I
Job Description: Introduction At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your
Registered Nurse - PCU
Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities ? Refer a friend & Cash in! Travel reimbursement and
Call Center Agent I - $1,000 Signing Bonus!
Call Center Agent I - $1,000 Signing Bonus! Retail Banking Group Spokane,Washington Description About Us: Umpqua Bank is a publicly traded financial holdings company which offers banking, lending, an
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Description This is a PART-TIME (2-3 days a week), HYBRID (needs to be close to office to be onsite occasionally), TEMPORARY-to-HIRE opportunity that could lead to a permanent position and is located
Diesel Technician Apprentice
Req ID: 430444 Address: 100 Margurite St Williams, CA, 95987 Welcome to Love’s! * * Where People are the Heart of Our Success * * Diesel Technician Apprentice – Truck Care At Love’s, our values go be
Java AWS Full Stack Developer
Java AWS Full Stack Developer Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: United States, Texas, Urbana Alternate Location(s): United States, Texas, Urbana United States, Texas, Plano U
Software Engineering
DESCRIPTION: Duties: Design and develop software solutions to support software defined data center including software defined compute, storage and network. Break down technical problems and build sol
Environmental Funding Grant Consultant - Remote
Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the why of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutio
Copyright 2023-2024 - www.zdrecruit.com All Rights Reserved