Job Description

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.

• High 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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