PCA Nursing Student - M4 Med Surg per diem (albanymed)

Job Description

Department/Unit:

Medical Surgical Hospitalist M4

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$40,495.10 - $52,643.64

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. The
Patient Care Assistant promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with
Materiel’s Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies.
The Patient Care Assistant participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe
environment of care. PCAs may also be asked to provide assistance with patients requiring 1:1 observation.

1.Contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.

2. Demonstrates excellence in daily work. Actively participates in performance and quality improvement activities and works toward enhancing customer/patient satisfaction.

3. Exhibits positive service excellence skills to patients, visitors and coworkers by greeting others in a friendly manner, keeping

customers/patients/colleagues informed about progress, delays and changes.

4. Demonstrates effective teamwork by interacting in a positive manner with colleagues and creating a collaborative work environment. Initiates open communication, conveys positive intent, offers assistance.

5. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, colleagues by following established procedures and protocols, which address the needs of a diverse patient population and workforce.

6. Demonstrates stewardship by thoughtful and responsible use of resources including maintaining a clean and hospitable environment, starting work on time, displaying a consciousness regarding costs, supplies and department finances.

7. Demonstrates respect for individual differences of each person by acknowledging the essence of each person, appreciating and responding to unique, spirit

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.