Glens Falls, NY, US
26 days ago
Patient Care Associate I (PCA I) (Entry-Level)

The Impact You Can Make

Glens Falls Hospital is looking for students, healthcare workers, and entry level candidates with a background or interest in the healthcare field to join our team as a Patient Care Associate (PCA). If you are an individual who loves caring for and supporting others, this is a perfect position for you Come grow your skills in healthcare and gain clinical experience working directly with patients

Team Impact

In this position, you will be an important member of the patient care team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. As part of the patient care team, the PCA ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, as well as appropriate utilization of resources. The PCA ensures the comfort and first level of care for patients.

The patient care team identifies desired outcomes for each patient based on assessment data, and plan of care and completes ongoing assessments to facilitative achievement of desired outcomes. Some highlights about this opportunity include:

Full time, part time, and per diem shifts available. Days, evenings, and overnight schedules Flexible scheduling for studentsGreat opportunity for advancement for those with an interest in patient care Shift differentials Tuition reimbursementClinical ladder for professional advancementOpportunities in multiple departments including:Behavioral HealthEmergency DepartmentFloat PoolIntensive Care UnitInfusion CenterMedicalMedical ImagingOncologyOperating RoomPost-Anesthesia Care UnitSurgicalTelemetryVascular Access

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of first-level patient care including promoting hygiene and mobilityMeasure and record patients’ vitals such as temperature and blood pressureResponds to patient/family needs and requestsMay assist and support physicians/nurses during routine procedures and treatmentsReport all observations, changes in patient condition to responsible RN for timely, appropriate evaluation and responsePrepare hospital roomsChange patients’ bed sheets, pillows and turning or repositioning patients in their bedsDelivers meals to patients and assist with feedingHelp patients dress and/or assist with toileting needsBathe patientsListen to patients’ concerns, record them and report them to a nurse Patient companion when needed

The Impact You Can Make

Glens Falls Hospital is looking for students, healthcare workers, and entry level candidates with a background or interest in the healthcare field to join our team as a Patient Care Associate (PCA). If you are an individual who loves caring for and supporting others, this is a perfect position for you Come grow your skills in healthcare and gain clinical experience working directly with patients

Team Impact

In this position, you will be an important member of the patient care team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. As part of the patient care team, the PCA ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, as well as appropriate utilization of resources. The PCA ensures the comfort and first level of care for patients.

The patient care team identifies desired outcomes for each patient based on assessment data, and plan of care and completes ongoing assessments to facilitative achievement of desired outcomes. Some highlights about this opportunity include:

Full time, part time, and per diem shifts available. Days, evenings, and overnight schedules Flexible scheduling for studentsGreat opportunity for advancement for those with an interest in patient care Shift differentials Tuition reimbursementClinical ladder for professional advancementOpportunities in multiple departments including:Behavioral HealthEmergency DepartmentFloat PoolIntensive Care UnitInfusion CenterMedicalMedical ImagingOncologyOperating RoomPost-Anesthesia Care UnitSurgicalTelemetryVascular Access

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of first-level patient care including promoting hygiene and mobilityMeasure and record patients’ vitals such as temperature and blood pressureResponds to patient/family needs and requestsMay assist and support physicians/nurses during routine procedures and treatmentsReport all observations, changes in patient condition to responsible RN for timely, appropriate evaluation and responsePrepare hospital roomsChange patients’ bed sheets, pillows and turning or repositioning patients in their bedsDelivers meals to patients and assist with feedingHelp patients dress and/or assist with toileting needsBathe patientsListen to patients’ concerns, record them and report them to a nurse Patient companion when needed
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