Patient Care Associate, Correctional Health Services **Day Tour** (8a-4:30p)
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Patient Care Associate, Correctional Health Services **Day Tour** (8a-4:30p)

NYC Health + Hospitals

Location: New York,NY, USA

Date: 2024-06-18T02:25:51Z

Job Description:

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City s criminal justice reform efforts.

Job Description

Supervised by:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Site Director of Nursing
  • Qualifications:

  • A four-year high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
  • Successful completion of an NYS Department of Health prescribed training Program for phlebotomy
  • BCLS Certification and Computer Competency required
  • HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling training/certification
  • Completion of a Patient Care Associate or Nursing Attendant Training with EKG Certification
  • General Duties:

    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, venipuncture, finger-sticks, HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling, Rapid HIV Testing, responding and assisting with emergencies, 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 the 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:

  • Administer total care (bed bath, partial or complete)
  • Assist with patient s personal hygiene including skin care, mouth care, shaving, etc.
  • Transfers patients in and out of bed, stretcher, and wheelchair. Including physical and mechanical lifting
  • Positions patients and carry out a range of motion exercise
  • Assists with ambulating and all ADL as directed
  • Prepares patients for meals and assists with feeding as needed
  • Assists with unit admission and transfer of patient
  • Makes beds and tidies patient area for bedridden patients
  • Takes and documents in the electronic medical record all patient s vital signs B/P, TPR, weights, intake, and output
  • Performs EKGs as required and follow outlined procedures for submitting abnormal EKGs
  • Performs dry sterile dressing changes and assists with other patient treatment
  • Administers hot and cold applications to patients, under supervision
  • Maintains intake and output for oral and body excretions
  • Notify MD/Nurse Staff of any changes in the patient s status
  • Performs urine testing by dipstick and fractionalization
  • Chaperon staff in all clinical areas when requested
  • Maintains competency in nursing skills as detailed in the clinical Performance checklist for Patient Care Associate
  • Assist with Nursing Follow-ups and transmits necessary information to the laboratory electronically
  • Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment
  • Performs job functions in a manner that promotes efficient use of resources
  • Must wait for relief at the change of tour by staff with the same title (relieving PCA)
  • Document all encounters in Electronic Medical Record
  • Flexibility to travel to Queens as needed
  • Minimum Qualifications

    1. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and

    2. Successful completion of a NYS Department of Health prescribed training program for Phlebotomy, satisfactory to the Laboratory Director; and

    3. Completion of a health care setting-based training program in the performance of electrocardiographs and basic life support procedures including certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.

    Special Note:

    In addition to meeting the qualifications above, assignment to a long-term care facility requires a New York State Nurse s Aide Certificate.

    How To Apply

    If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

    NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services

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    Human Resources Department

    55 Water Street, 18th Floor

    New York, NY 10041

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    If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

    NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

    • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
    • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
    • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
    • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
    • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
    • Multiple employee discounts programs
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