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Patient Care Associate - Correctional Health Services *Full time 4pm-12am* (29948)

Quick overview

Provides direct clinical support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including performing venipuncture, EKGs, and HIV testing. Assists patients with activities of daily living, monitors vital signs, and facilitates telehealth encounters within a correctional health setting.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED along with certifications in EKG, Phlebotomy, and BCLS. A PCA, PCT, or CNA certificate and computer competency are also required.

high schoolprofessional certificatePatient CareInfection ControlClinical DocumentationBasic Life SupportElectronic Medical RecordsPatient TransferVital Signs MonitoringHIV TestingEKG PerformanceADL AssistanceTelehealth FacilitationVeni-puncture

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

CHS -
Astoria,
NY 11105Position
Type:
Regular
Full-TimeSalary
Range: $25.38 - $25.38
HourlyJob
Shift: 1Job
Category: Allied HealthPhysician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re- entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city. The Patient Care Associate, under the direction of a licensed nurse or other medical staff, in the health care setting assists the professional staff by performing, veni-puncture, finger-sticks, HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling, Rapid HIV Testing, responding and assisting with emergencies, facilitating telehealth encounters, various clerical and health-related duties associated with patient care (ADLs as indicated) and contributing to the safety, care and comfort of patients. The duties are assigned by and are performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Associate may be required to perform the duties listed below and other duties involving same type, area of responsibility. Patient care associates also observe their patient's mental, emotional and physical conditions and report any changes to the nursing staff.

Responsibilities

1. Facilitate Telehealth encounters as needed 2. Administer total care (bed bath, partial or complete) 3. Assist with patient's personal hygiene - including skin care, mouth care, shaving, etc. 4. Transfers patients - in and out of bed, stretcher and wheel chair. Including physical and mechanical lifting 5. Positions patients and carry out range of motion exercise 6. Assists with ambulating and all ADL as directed 7. Prepares patients for meals and assist with feeding as needed 8. Assists with unit admission and transfer of patient 9. Makes beds and tidies patient area for bed ridden patients 10. Takes and document in the electronic medical records all patient's vital signs - B/P, TPR, weights, intake and output and performs EKGs as required and follow outlined procedures for submitting abnormal EKGs 12. Administers hot and cold applications to patients, under supervision 13. Maintains intake and output for oral and body excretions 14. Notify MD/Nurse Staff of any changes in patient's status 15. Performs urine testing by dipstick and fractionalization 16. Chaperon staff in all clinical areas when requested 17. Maintains competency in nursing skills as detailed in the clinical Performance checklist for Nursing Assistant 18. Assist with Nursing Follow-ups and transmit necessary information to laboratory electronically. 19. Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment 20. Performs job functions in a manner that promotes efficient use of resources 21. Must wait for relief at change of tour by staff with same title (relieving PCA) 22. Document all encounters in Electronic Medical Records 23. Complete Encounter forms every shift Activities 1. Perform HIV Pre and Post test counseling 2. Perform rapid HIV Test 3. Enter data in the rapid HIV database and electronic medical record. 4. Fax rapid HIV testing information to the Nursing Office every tour. 5. Perform Quality controls 6. Perform EKGs and fax information 7. Perform Nursing Follow-up as assigned 8. Assist with New Admission processing 9. Perform Veni-puncture Maintenance of

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Medical Plans
Commuter Benefits
Orthodontics Coverage

Full time, alternating weekends (4pm-12am)
QualificationsQualifications: Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required EKG Certificate Phlebotomy Certificate. BCLS Certification and computer competency required HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling training/certification preferred. PCA/ PCT/ CNA Certificate. Infection Control Certificate.
Exceptional
Benefits include: This is an 1199 union position. Benefits will come from the union. 401(k) account for
Employee
Contribution (subject to
IRS contribution limits): Employees are immediately vested in their contributions. Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses. For more information about our incredible benefits click here. Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City. Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page. *Salary
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Patient Care Associate - Correctional Health Services Full time 4pm-12am (29948)

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