Patient Care Associate - PCA 25-34226

Job Title: Patient Care Associate

Location: New York, NY
Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:15 PM and Night 11PM-7:15AM 
Experience Requirement: Hospital experience is required

Position Summary

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 & Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• AHA HeartSaver or BLS certification (required)

• COVID vaccination documentation (required)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Support

• 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

Patient Care

• 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

Dietary & Nutrition Support

• 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

Environment & Safety

• 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

Communication & Support Functions

• 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

Unit & Departmental Support

• 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

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• 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

Experience Requirements

• 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.