Patient Care Associate-MSH-GP 10W MedSurg-FT-Nights-EOW at Mount Sinai Health System

DescriptionPatient Care Associate MSH GP 10W Med/Surg FT Nights EOWAs an integral part of the clinical care team the Patient Care Associate is responsible for patient care and support activities promoting patient focused care within the Specialty Service. The Patient Care Associate supports the registered nurse in patient care activities such as: assisting patient with activities of daily living collecting specimens and performing procedures; maintaining a safe clean environment; and other duties as needed.ResponsibilitiesA. Clinical/Technical/Service Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psychosocial educational safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area. Performs and records patients vital signs such as blood pressure pulse temperatureand respirations. Documents intake and output and other data as assigned Obtains patients rating on pain scales as a fifth vital sign in all areas except Pediatrics Performs clinical procedures such as specimen collection including blood glucose venipuncture EKG application of compression devices post-mortem care and maintenance of skin integrity. Sets up for selected procedures and assists RNs accordingly. Assists patient with activities of daily living such as feeding bathing and/or toileting. OrientsPatients to clinical environment. Assists patient with ambulation and all levels of mobilization. Assists with dietary functions including delivering and collecting patient trays at bedsidepassing menus to patients and assisting them with menu completion mixing nutritionalsupplements reporting variation in eating patterns to RN/Dietitian and maintaining accurateand timely systems for transmission of patient dietary orders and changes Maintains a safe clean and functional environment including ensuring for the comfortableMovement of the patient. Assists the patient in room maintenance such as bed-strippingand trash removed when necessary Performs on-to-one observation or close observation status of patients e.g. safety elopement risk or suicide prevention. Maintains isolation status for patients under direction of an RN and according to set procedures Performs scheduled hourly care checks/ rounding on patients with emphasis on caring for toileting needs comfort and positioning and pain awareness. Notifies RN if rounding has not been completed. Utilizes Vocera system/Mount Sinai phone according to sign in/sign out protocol where activated. Performs other duties as assigned including generating reports Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people and promotesan environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity. Respects and values each patients unique individual needs beliefs and diversity and incorporates these into delivery of care. Greets visitors and answers telephones promptly and courteously. Escorts visitors to appropriate area when necessary. Provides information as appropriate. Answers Patient Call System and refers calls to appropriate staff. Maintains a safe clean and functional environment including removing trash and bringing physical plant and equipment problems to the attention of the managers. Transports patients to stretchers or wheelchairs as required Delivers and collects trays and bedside delivers flowers to patients. Strips units/cubicles Performs emergency clean-up Performs emergency transport Performs discharge bed making Transport specimens. Updates communication board/discharge log Assembles medical records Updates Admission/Transfer/Discharge System/Processes Maintains supplies and care of equipment. B. Organizational/ManagerialParticipates in the departments performance improvement activities.Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.Observes the Health Care Systems compliance policies.C. Educational/Professional DevelopmentParticipates in the development of other staff members.Meets regulatory licensure and annual health assessment requirements.Identifies learning strengths and needsUtilizes learning resources.D. Communication/Relationships Demonstrates a professional courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients families and significant others. Displays courtesy tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staffand extended community.QualificationsHigh School Diploma (graduate or equivalent). Certificate of completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant program/equivalent with skills in venipuncture and EKG.Interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of theSpecialty Service.Documentation of Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate trainingThree to nine months of healthcare experience preferred. Ability to set priorities problem solve use proper judgement in difficult situations and be flexibleSufficient oral and writing skills in the English language in order to communicate effectively. Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in the area of assignmentAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver or BLS CertificationSEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital 733 - GP 10 West - MSH Mount Sinai HospitalRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Air Ticketing,API,CAD CAM,Data Management,Equity,Import & Export Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 27 - 29