Patient Care Associate Float Pool, 36 hour/week, NIGHT shift

Job description

Department/Unit: Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: THIS IS NOT SUMMER ONLY WORK Albany Medical Center Float Pool Unit is seeking Patient Care Associate/PCA for full time, 36 hour per week, NIGHT shift. PCA Salary ranges: $19 - $23 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. During the assigned work period, PCAs will collect patient data, complete personal care of the patient, perform point of care testing such as whole blood glucose, turn & position and/or mobilize patients, and assist with caring for the needs of assigned patients with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient’s health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output. - Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team. - Participates in care planning and the nursing report process. - Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care - Utilizes standardiz...