Patient Care Associate: M2 - 36hrs/week, Nights
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Albany Medical Center
NY
Summary
The Patient Care Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to collect patient data, perform personal care, conduct point-of-care testing like blood glucose, and assist with patient mobilization and discharge progress. They are also trained for technical procedures such as blood draws and electrocardiography, and help maintain a clean and safe care environment.
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Job Description
Department/Unit:
Orthopedics & Spine Unit-M2
Work Shift:
Night (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$41,923.00 - $54,500.00
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. During the assigned work period, PCAs will collect patient data, complete personal care of the patient, perform point of care testing such as whole blood glucose, turn & position and/or mobilize patients, and assist with caring for the needs of assigned patients with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The PCA is trained to perform technical procedures such as blood draw and electrocardiography. The Patient Care Assistant promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Materiel’s Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies.
The Patient Care Assistant participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care. PCAs may also be asked to provide the service of activity companion for patients requiring 11 observation.
The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Requirements:
Hard Skills:
- Patient Care
- Data Collection
- Personal Care
- Point Of Care Testing
- Blood Glucose Testing
Experience:
- 0-2 years
Benefits:
- Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
- A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
