Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Specialty Services- PCASS 25-28257

Job Title: Patient Care Associate (PCA) Specialty Services

Location: New York NY

Contract Duration: 13 weeks (with possible extension)

Shifts Available:

• Night: 11:00 PM 7:15 AM

• Evening: 3:00 PM 11:15 PM

• Morning: 10:00 AM 6:00 PM

Position Summary:

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is an essential member of the clinical care team providing direct patient care and support services to ensure patient-focused care within specialty units. The PCA assists Registered Nurses (RNs) with clinical tasks patient activities of daily living and maintaining a safe clean and efficient care environment.

Responsibilities:

• Measure and record vital signs (BP pulse temperature respirations) and intake/output.

• Assist with clinical procedures including specimen collection EKGs venipuncture post-mortem care and maintaining skin integrity.

• Support patients with daily living activities: feeding bathing toileting ambulation and positioning.

• Assist with dietary functions including meal delivery menu collection and nutritional reporting.

• Maintain a safe clean and functional environment including room upkeep and patient comfort.

• Perform one-to-one or close observation for patients requiring monitoring.

• Follow infection control and isolation protocols under RN guidance.

• Conduct purposeful rounding with focus on patient comfort pain awareness and toileting needs.

• Document care activities and notify RNs of issues or missed rounding.

• Use communication systems (e.g. Vocera) appropriately and maintain documentation.

• Support diverse patient populations with cultural sensitivity and respect for individual needs.

• Assist with unit logistics including patient transport specimen delivery and supply maintenance.

• Perform shared duties across units: emergency cleanup discharge bedmaking updating logs and assembling medical records.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• AHA HeartSaver or BLS certification required.

• 39 months of healthcare experience preferred.

• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize adapt to complex situations and work effectively in a team.

• Physical stamina and dexterity to perform patient care and unit support tasks.

• Ability to work in varied clinical and environmental settings.

Contract Highlights:

• 13 week assignment with possible extension.

• Multiple shifts available including mornings evenings and nights.

• Opportunity to work in diverse specialty units in a hospital setting.

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