Patient Care Associate (PCA) - FlexStaff
full-time•Village of Valley Stream
About this role
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Proficiency in performing EKG and Phlebotomy, required.
- Minimum one (1) year of direct patient care 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).
Other facts
Tech stack
Phlebotomy,EKG,Patient Care,Vital Signs,Communication,Teamwork,Interpersonal Skills,Emergency Response,Wound Care,Specimen Collection,Patient Observation,Body Mechanics,Daily Living Activities,Documentation,Patient Requests,Therapeutic Environment
About FlexStaff
FlexStaff is a staffing agency created to meet the needs of both job seekers and employers. We have experienced recruiters in Long Island, NYC, Westchester and also recruit nationally.
We specialize in several different industry sectors including healthcare, customer service & call center, engineering, finance & accounting, human resources, information technology, office support, supply chain & logistics and more!
For job seekers, we offer a broad range of options. We have temporary and temporary-to-hire positions that could transition to a permanent, full-time fulfilling role with one of our clients. For those looking for permanent roles, we also have direct hire opportunities as well. FlexStaff offers competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to contribute to a retirement plan.
For our employer clients, we take a personalized approach and are committed to finding top talent based on your specific company’s needs – whether it is a temporary, temporary-to-hire or direct hire. For more information, visit our website www.flexstaff.org
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: https://www.flexstaff.org/
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Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Founding Year: 2014
What you'll do
- The Patient Care Associate provides direct care to a designated group of patients, performing tasks such as obtaining vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. They also communicate important patient information to the healthcare team and maintain a safe environment for patients and families.
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As a Patient Care Associate (PCA) - FlexStaff at FlexStaff, you will: the Patient Care Associate provides direct care to a designated group of patients, performing tasks such as obtaining vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. They also communicate important patient information to the healthcare team and maintain a safe environment for patients and families..
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Is the Patient Care Associate (PCA) - FlexStaff position at FlexStaff remote?
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) - FlexStaff position at FlexStaff is based in Village of Valley Stream, New York, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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