Job description
Status
: Part Time 11.5 hr
Shift: 12.5 HOUR DAYS
Department: Emergency Department
Position Summary
Summary:
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a specially trained member of the Nursing Department who provides assistance to either the RN or LPN in delivery of selected aspects of patient care. The Patient Care Associate understands and complies with the Philosophy, Standards, Objectives and Policies of the Department. The Patient Care Associate obtains blood specimens and assists in other tasks as needed.
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a specially trained member of the Nursing Department who provides assistance to either the RN or LPN in delivery of selected aspects of patient care. The Patient Care Associate understands and complies with the Philosophy, Standards, Objectives and Policies of the Department. The Patient Care Associate obtains blood specimens and assists in other tasks as needed.
Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Education Required
Experience And Skills
License/Certifications
Education Required
- Must complete in-house orientation program
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- At least one of the following:
- Successful completion of an approved Nursing Assistant training program OR equivalent based on established criteria
- Successful completion of an approved Patient Care Technician training program
- Successful completion of Mount Sinai South Nassau Student Nurse Intern Program (300 hours)
- Successful completion of 2 semesters of hospital-based clinical practicum while enrolled in an accredited nursing program
- Completion of Support Staff Orientation (Mount Sinai South Nassau).
Experience And Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Speaks, reads and writes English
- Completion of 2 clinicals (with patient in the acute care setting) while enrolled in a Nursing program, if not trained as a Patient Care Technician.
- Technical skills required for patient care.
- Completion of a phlebotomy course/competency.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Requires manual dexterity.
- Basic Computer Skills
License/Certifications
- CPI
- BLS
Working Conditions
Other information:
Working Conditions
Working Conditions
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
- Lifts, positions and/or transfers patients/equipment
- Protective clothing/equipment worn
smogtown13.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, smogtown13.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, smogtown13.com is the ideal place to find your next job.