Patient Care Associate, Correctional Health Services

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.

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.

Work Shifts

• Time : 3 : 30pm - 12 : 00am
• Various Locations at Rikers Island
• Schedule Note : PCA's are required to work every other weekend.

Duties & Responsibilities

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, veni-puncture, finger-sticks, HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling, Rapid HIV Testing, responding and assisting with emergencies, facilitating telehealth encounters, 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 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 :

1. Facilitate Telehealth encounters as needed

2. Administer total care (bed bath, partial or complete)

3. Assist with patient's personal hygiene - including skin care, mouth care,

shaving, etc.

4. Transfers patients - in and out of bed, stretcher and wheel chair. Including

physical and mechanical lifting

5. Positions patients and carry out range of motion exercise

6. Assists with ambulating and all ADL as directed

7. Prepares patients for meals and assist with feeding as needed

8. Assists with unit admission and transfer of patient

9. Makes beds and tidies patient area for bed ridden patients

10. Takes and document in the electronic medical records all patient's vital signs -

B / P, TPR, weights, intake and output and performs EKGs as required and follow

outlined procedures for submitting abnormal EKGs

11. Administers hot and cold applications to patients, under supervision

12. Maintains intake and output for oral and body excretions

13. Notify MD / Nurse Staff of any changes in patient's status

14. Performs urine testing by dipstick and fractionalization

15. Chaperon staff in all clinical areas when requested

16. Maintains competency in nursing skills as detailed in the clinical

Performance checklist for Nursing Assistant

17. Assist with Nursing Follow-ups and transmit necessary information to

laboratory electronically.

18. Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment

19. Performs job functions in a manner that promotes efficient use of resources

20. Must wait for relief at change of tour by staff with same title (relieving PCA)

21. Document all encounters in Electronic Medical Records

22. Complete Encounter forms every shift

23. Performs dry sterile dressing changes and assists with other patient

Treatment

Activities

1. Perform HIV Pre and Post test counseling

2. Perform rapid HIV Test

3. Enter data in the rapid HIV database and electronic medical record.

4. Fax rapid HIV testing information to the Nursing Office every tour.

5. Perform Quality controls

6. Perform EKGs and fax information

7. Perform Nursing Follow-up as assigned

8. Assist with New Admission processing

9. Perform Veni-puncture

Maintenance of Unit :

1. Clean equipment, e.g., thermometers, B / P machine, EKG machine, suction

machine, refrigerators, and other treatment equipment

2. Stock and replenish supplies in all clinic areas, including stationery supplies

3. Maintain cleanliness of surface area of treatment and exam rooms

4. Maintain security precautions with keys, locked areas, and equipment

Human Relations Skills :

1. Assists other employees where needed.

2. Is responsible and cooperative with supervisors, fellow associates, patients,

visitors, and Department of Correction personnel.

3. Maintains friendly working atmosphere.

4. Maintains professional attitude.

5. Maintains professional appearance and adheres to uniform policy of the

Department of Nursing.

6. Accepts constructive criticism as evidenced by appropriate changes in

behavior.

7. Utilizes established channels of communication.

8. Recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals.

9. Recognizes limitations and seeks assistance appropriately.

10. Able to give and receive verbal and written information.

Working Conditions :

Because patents require round the clock care, working hours include days, nights

weekends and holidays. PCAS are required to stand for long periods of time.

Employees are encouraged to safely move patents and use alternative methods

whenever possible; alternative methods include requesting assistance to roll / lift /

transfer patients. PCAs may face hazards from exposure to chemical and infectious

diseases. In addition, they have to treat patients that are confused, irrational, agitated

and / or uncooperative

Physical Demands

1. Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may

involve lifting of up to 100 pounds

2. Ability to stand for extended periods

3. Fine motor skills

4. Visual acuity

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements :

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 training courses including the performance of phlebotomy and

electrocardiography (EKG), or completion of a training program or programs that include the performance of phlebotomy and EKG, such as Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician training programs, a Patient Care training program, or a Medical Assistant training program; and

3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Special Note :

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

Benefits

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

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