Patient Care Associate - Correctional Health Services *Full time (12am-8am)* Var
PAGNY, New York, NY, United States
PAGNY for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system.
Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. The service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration.
The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re-entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.
The Patient Care Associate, under the direction of a licensed nurse or other medical staff, assists the professional staff by performing veni‑puncture, finger‑sticks, HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling, Rapid HIV Testing, responding and assisting with emergencies, facilitating telehealth encounters, various clerical and health‑related duties associated with patient care (ADLs as indicated) and contributing to the safety, care and comfort of patients. The duties are assigned by and performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and may include any duties of the same type, area of responsibility. Patient care associates observe their patients' mental, emotional and physical conditions and report any changes to the nursing staff.
Position details
Position type: Full-Time
Department: Nursing
Location: NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services, 200 Construction Way, Flushing, NY 11371
Hourly rate: $25
Responsibilities
Facilitate Telehealth encounters as needed
Administer total care (bed bath, partial or complete)
Assist with patient's personal hygiene – including skin care, mouth care, shaving, etc.
Transfers patients – in and out of bed, stretcher and wheelchair, including physical and mechanical lifting
Positions patients and carry out range of motion exercise
Assists with ambulating and all ADL as directed
Prepares patients for meals and assist with feeding as needed
Assists with unit admission and transfer of patient
Makes beds and tidies patient area for bed ridden patients
Takes and documents in the electronic medical records all patient's vital signs – B/P, TPR, weights, intake and output and performs EKGs as required and follow outlined procedures for submitting abnormal EKGs
Administers hot and cold applications to patients, under supervision
Maintains intake and output for oral and body excretions
Notify MD/Nurse Staff of any changes in patient's status
Performs urine testing by dipstick and fractionalization
Chaperone staff in all clinical areas when requested
Maintains competency in nursing skills as detailed in the clinical Performance checklist for Nursing Assistant
Assist with Nursing Follow-ups and transmit necessary information to laboratory electronically
Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment
Performs job functions in a manner that promotes efficient use of resources
Must wait for relief at change of tour by staff with same title (relieving PCA)
Document all encounters in Electronic Medical Records
Complete Encounter forms every shift
Activities
Perform HIV Pre and Post test counseling
Perform rapid HIV Test
Enter data in the rapid HIV database and electronic medical record
Fax rapid HIV testing information to the Nursing Office every tour
Perform quality controls
Perform EKGs and fax information
Perform Nursing Follow-up as assigned
Assist with New Admission processing
Perform veni‑puncture
Maintenance of Unit
Clean equipment, e.g., thermometers, B/P machine, EKG machine, suction machine, refrigerators, and other treatment equipment
Stock and replenish supplies in all clinic areas, including stationery supplies
Maintain cleanliness of surface area of treatment and exam rooms
Maintain security precautions with keys, locked areas, and equipment
Human Relations Skills
Assists other employees where needed
Is responsible and cooperative with supervisors, fellow associates, patients, visitors, and Department of Correction personnel
Maintains friendly working atmosphere
Maintains professional attitude
Maintains professional appearance and adheres to uniform policy of the Department of Nursing
Accepts constructive criticism as evidenced by appropriate changes in behavior
Utilizes established channels of communication
Recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals
Recognizes limitations and seeks assistance appropriately
Able to give and receive verbal and written information
Working Conditions
Because the role requires round‑the‑clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. PCAs are required to stand for long periods of time. Employees are encouraged to safely move patients and use alternative methods whenever possible; alternative methods include requesting assistance to roll/lift/transfer patients. Pairs may face hazards from exposure to chemical and infectious diseases. In addition, they have to treat patients that are confused, irrational, agitated and/or uncooperative.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods
Fine motor skills
Visual acuity
Schedule
5 nights a week, with alternating weekends: 12am – 8am
Qualifications
Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
EKG Certificate
Phlebotomy Certificate
BCLS Certification and computer competency required
HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling training/certification preferred
PCA/PCT/CNA Certificate
Infection Control Certificate
Exceptional Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance; including orthodontics coverage
Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Pre‑tax employee‑paid contributions for commuting expenses
Hourly: $25.38/hr
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.
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Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. The service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration.
The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re-entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.
The Patient Care Associate, under the direction of a licensed nurse or other medical staff, assists the professional staff by performing veni‑puncture, finger‑sticks, HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling, Rapid HIV Testing, responding and assisting with emergencies, facilitating telehealth encounters, various clerical and health‑related duties associated with patient care (ADLs as indicated) and contributing to the safety, care and comfort of patients. The duties are assigned by and performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and may include any duties of the same type, area of responsibility. Patient care associates observe their patients' mental, emotional and physical conditions and report any changes to the nursing staff.
Position details
Position type: Full-Time
Department: Nursing
Location: NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services, 200 Construction Way, Flushing, NY 11371
Hourly rate: $25
Responsibilities
Facilitate Telehealth encounters as needed
Administer total care (bed bath, partial or complete)
Assist with patient's personal hygiene – including skin care, mouth care, shaving, etc.
Transfers patients – in and out of bed, stretcher and wheelchair, including physical and mechanical lifting
Positions patients and carry out range of motion exercise
Assists with ambulating and all ADL as directed
Prepares patients for meals and assist with feeding as needed
Assists with unit admission and transfer of patient
Makes beds and tidies patient area for bed ridden patients
Takes and documents in the electronic medical records all patient's vital signs – B/P, TPR, weights, intake and output and performs EKGs as required and follow outlined procedures for submitting abnormal EKGs
Administers hot and cold applications to patients, under supervision
Maintains intake and output for oral and body excretions
Notify MD/Nurse Staff of any changes in patient's status
Performs urine testing by dipstick and fractionalization
Chaperone staff in all clinical areas when requested
Maintains competency in nursing skills as detailed in the clinical Performance checklist for Nursing Assistant
Assist with Nursing Follow-ups and transmit necessary information to laboratory electronically
Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment
Performs job functions in a manner that promotes efficient use of resources
Must wait for relief at change of tour by staff with same title (relieving PCA)
Document all encounters in Electronic Medical Records
Complete Encounter forms every shift
Activities
Perform HIV Pre and Post test counseling
Perform rapid HIV Test
Enter data in the rapid HIV database and electronic medical record
Fax rapid HIV testing information to the Nursing Office every tour
Perform quality controls
Perform EKGs and fax information
Perform Nursing Follow-up as assigned
Assist with New Admission processing
Perform veni‑puncture
Maintenance of Unit
Clean equipment, e.g., thermometers, B/P machine, EKG machine, suction machine, refrigerators, and other treatment equipment
Stock and replenish supplies in all clinic areas, including stationery supplies
Maintain cleanliness of surface area of treatment and exam rooms
Maintain security precautions with keys, locked areas, and equipment
Human Relations Skills
Assists other employees where needed
Is responsible and cooperative with supervisors, fellow associates, patients, visitors, and Department of Correction personnel
Maintains friendly working atmosphere
Maintains professional attitude
Maintains professional appearance and adheres to uniform policy of the Department of Nursing
Accepts constructive criticism as evidenced by appropriate changes in behavior
Utilizes established channels of communication
Recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals
Recognizes limitations and seeks assistance appropriately
Able to give and receive verbal and written information
Working Conditions
Because the role requires round‑the‑clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. PCAs are required to stand for long periods of time. Employees are encouraged to safely move patients and use alternative methods whenever possible; alternative methods include requesting assistance to roll/lift/transfer patients. Pairs may face hazards from exposure to chemical and infectious diseases. In addition, they have to treat patients that are confused, irrational, agitated and/or uncooperative.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods
Fine motor skills
Visual acuity
Schedule
5 nights a week, with alternating weekends: 12am – 8am
Qualifications
Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
EKG Certificate
Phlebotomy Certificate
BCLS Certification and computer competency required
HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling training/certification preferred
PCA/PCT/CNA Certificate
Infection Control Certificate
Exceptional Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance; including orthodontics coverage
Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Pre‑tax employee‑paid contributions for commuting expenses
Hourly: $25.38/hr
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.
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