Patient Care Associate (PCA)

Job Description

• Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and performs a variety of procedures, exams and tests. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment and promotes improved customer relations. Job Responsibility
• Functions as a key member of the nursing care team participating in the implementation of the patient's plan of care.
• Promotes improved customer relations with patients and their families. Makes recommendations for improved patient care and the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective health-care environment.
• Assists the nurse in providing for all ADL (activities of daily living) needs of patients. Communicates and documents patient status.
• Assists the nurse and other health team members by performing a variety of procedures, exams, tests, treatments, and clerical duties as required by the unit. Communicates and documents all 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; and 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 at all times. 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, as needed.
• Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Successful completion of a NYS Certified Nursing Attendant program, required. AND
• Must pass Long Island Jewish Medical Center Patient Care Associate's competency test prior to entering training program.
• Must pass Long Island Jewish Medical Center 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