Home
/
Comprehensive
/
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Patient Care Associate (PCA)-May 2024
Manhasset
May 4, 2025
ABOUT NORTHWELL HEALTH
At Northwell Health, our 80,000+ Health Raisers are raising the standard of care for all in the New York metro area.
10,000+ employees
Healthcare
VIEW COMPANY PROFILE >>
About Patient Care Associate (PCA)

  Req Number 116332

  Job Description

  Provides direct care as assigned for a designated group of patients. Performs functions requiring skill and competence such as, but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG, obtaining specimens and cultures, activities of daily living, simple wound dressings and vital signs. Shares accountability for quality patient outcomes.

  Job Responsibility

  Assists with the unit's admission and discharge processes.

  Establishes good interpersonal relationships with families/visitors and hospital staff.

  Reports vital information to all levels of the healthcare team, as needed.

  Conveys needed information to patients and visitors.

  Maintains good communication with co-workers for proper team functioning.

  Communicates pertinent patient observations to members of the health care team.

  Performs direct patient care as assigned for designated group of patients.

  Obtains and documents patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, weight, and height) using appropriate equipment.

  Apprises the Registered Nurse and health care team of any observed significant changes in the patient's condition.

  Communicates written and verbal information.

  Responds to patient requests and/or call light.

  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.

  Functions in an emergency situation as a team member with guidance from supervisory personnel.

  Assists with restrained patients according to established policy.

  Performs grade I and II decubitus care, as directed.

  Performs activities of daily living appropriate to patient's condition.

  Uses proper body mechanics, obtains help and/or uses appropriate equipment when lifting, moving or transferring patients from bed to chair, putting them on stretchers and assisting them into wheelchairs.

  Performs delegated patient care procedures.

  Obtains and labels specimens, and performs certain diagnostic tests consistent with established procedures, as directed.

  Performs phlebotomy procedures.

  Performs telemetry and electrocardiograms, as directed.

  Uses clinical knowledge in the care and management of patients based on diagnoses and the unit assigned.

  Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

  Job Qualification

  High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

  *Additional Salary Detail

  The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

  The salary range for this position is $27.89-$29.57/hour

  It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Comments
Welcome to zdrecruit comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
SIMILAR JOBS
General Labour
General Labour PeopleReady of  Kitchener, ON is now hiring General Labours! As a General Labour, you will do a variety of work in different industries.   Apply today and you could
Chef de Partie
Job Number 24010646 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Courtyard Aravali Resort, 96C6 and H49 Gothda, Faridabad, Haryana, India Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation?
Mortgage Banking Officer
Overview At MidWestOne,our people are number one in everything we do. We are a community bank with a culture based on integrity and customer care. The people on our team are the foundation of our suc
Administrative Specialist III
Administrative Specialist III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/missoulacity/jobs/newprint/4354214) Apply  Administrative Specialist III Salary $24.02 - $26.40 Hourly Location Missoula,
Account Manager (Remote)
We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shar
Patient Advocate (Account Executive)
Intrepid USA - Our vision makes a difference : We are a top 10 national home healthcare company with an overall 50 year history of excellence driving our future vision forward. We are putting a dent
Scale Clerk
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Scale Clerk Northeast Asphalt \| Manitowoc, WISeasonal Scale Clerk Northeast Asphalt, Inc. -A Walbec Group CompanyManitowoc, WI Are you looking for an exciting career in constructio
Patient Access Associate 1 PRN
Job Description: Responsible for registering patients in multiple service lines all necessary demographic, financial, and clinical information from the patient or representative. Scope As a Patient A
Sales Manager
Sales Manager Company Description: Bath Planet of Southeast Florida is the largest bathroom remodeling specialist in the country. We are seeking a Sales Manager Professional to manage, build and driv
Cloud ERP Financials Functional Lead - Public Sector (US Remote)
Job Description Location: US (Nationwide) If you have high energy, excellent communication skills and are excited to be part of a fast-growing Cloud based consulting team passionate about our custome
Copyright 2023-2025 - www.zdrecruit.com All Rights Reserved