Location: New York, NY
Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:15 PM and Night 11PM-7:15AM
Experience Requirement: Hospital experience is required
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is an integral member of the clinical care team and provides direct patient care and support activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This role promotes patient-centered care within assigned clinical units and supports safe, high-quality healthcare delivery across Medical-Surgical and specialty units.
Education & CertificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent
AHA HeartSaver or BLS certification (required)
COVID vaccination documentation (required)
Measure, record, and document patient vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, intake/output, and other assigned data
Obtain and document patient pain ratings (as a fifth vital sign, excluding Pediatrics)
Perform clinical procedures such as specimen collection, venipuncture, EKGs, application of compression devices, post-mortem care, and skin integrity maintenance
Prepare for procedures and assist Registered Nurses as needed
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, bathing, toileting, oral care, and mobility
Orient patients to the clinical environment and assist with ambulation and all levels of mobilization
Perform one-to-one or close observation for patient safety, elopement risk, or suicide prevention
Maintain isolation precautions per established protocols and RN direction
Deliver and collect meal trays at bedside
Assist patients with menu selection and nutritional supplements
Report changes in dietary intake to RN or Dietitian
Maintain accurate transmission of dietary orders and updates
Maintain a safe, clean, and functional patient environment
Assist with room upkeep, bed stripping, trash removal, and patient comfort
Perform scheduled purposeful rounding focusing on toileting, comfort, positioning, and pain awareness
Document rounding and notify RN of missed rounds or identified concerns
Answer patient call systems and route requests appropriately
Greet visitors, answer phones, and escort visitors as needed
Utilize communication tools (e.g., Vocera) according to established protocols
Transport patients, specimens, and equipment as required
Operate pneumatic tube systems when necessary
Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge activities
Assemble and update medical records
Maintain unit supplies and equipment
Perform emergency cleanup, transport, and discharge bedmaking as needed
Support shared duties across ICU and specialty units
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
Ability to prioritize tasks, problem-solve, and exercise sound judgment
Flexibility to float across Medical-Surgical units
Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform patient care tasks
Comfort working in fast-paced clinical environments with diverse patient populations
Hospital experience is required
3 to 9 months of healthcare experience preferred
For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203 .
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