Patient Care Associate, Correctional Health Services Day Tour GRVC

Job Description

Overview

Employed by PAGNY for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re- entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.

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, 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

Administer total care (bed bath, partial or complete)

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

Transfers patients - in and out of bed, stretcher and wheel chair. Including physical and mechanical lifting

Positions patients and carry out range of motion exercise

Assists with ambulating and all ADL as directed

Prepares patients for meals and assist with feeding as needed

Assists with unit admission and transfer of patient

Makes beds and tidies patient area for bed ridden patients

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 faxing abnormal EKGs

Performs dry sterile dressing changes and assists with other patient treatment

Administers hot and cold applications to patients, under supervision

Maintains intake and output for oral and body excretions

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

Performs urine testing by dipstick and fractionalization

Chaperon staff in all clinical areas when requested

Maintains competency in nursing skills as detailed in the clinical Performance checklist for Nursing Assistant

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

Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment

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

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

Document all encounters in Electronic Medical Records

Complete Encounter forms every shift

Activities

Perform HIV Pre and Post test counseling

Perform rapid HIV Test

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

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

Perform Quality controls

Perform EKGs and fax information

Perform Nursing Follow-up as assigned

Assist with New Admission processing

Perform Veni-puncture

Maintenance of Unit:

Clean equipment, e.g., thermometers, B/P machine, EKG machine, suction machine, refrigerators, and other treatment equipment

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

Maintain cleanliness of surface area of treatment and exam rooms

Maintain security precautions with keys, locked areas, and equipment

Human Relations Skills:

Assists other employees where needed.

Is responsible and cooperative with supervisors, fellow associates, patients, visitors, and Department of Correction personnel.

Maintains friendly working atmosphere.

Maintains professional attitude.

Maintains professional appearance and adheres to uniform policy of the Department of Nursing.

Accepts constructive criticism as evidenced by appropriate changes in behavior.

Utilizes established channels of communication.

Recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals.

Recognizes limitations and seeks assistance appropriately.

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

Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds

Ability to stand for extended periods

Fine motor skills

Visual acuity

Schedule: Full-Time, 5 Working days/ Alternate weekend

Day Tour: 8am - 4pm

Qualifications

Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required

EKG Certificate

Phlebotomy Certificate.

BCLS Certification and computer competency required

HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling training/certification preferred.

PCA/ PCT/ CNA Certificate.

Infection Control Certificate.

Exceptional Benefits include:

Competitive compensation package

10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one

Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one

Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one

Generous paid time off program

Commuter benefits

Hiring Salary: 46,975.50 annually

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Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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