Patient Care Associate

Northwell · United States

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

• 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

• Performs direct patient care as assigned for designated group of patients.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure,

• Communicates written and verbal information.
• Responds to patient requests and/or call light.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and

• 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

• Performs delegated patient care procedures.
• Obtains and labels specimens, and performs certain diagnostic tests

• Performs phlebotomy procedures.
• Performs telemetry and electrocardiograms, as directed.
• Uses clinical knowledge in the care and management of patients based on

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
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