Patient Care Technician​/Senior Nursing Attendant-TH East Medicine Unit-Evening Shift

Overview

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Position details:
Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant on the 16 East Medicine Unit – Evening Shift (37.5 Hours).

The successful candidate assists the professional nurse in patient and family care by completing assigned tasks, provides competent, safe, and compassionate care with an understanding of hospitalization challenges, supports unit safety and maintenance of supplies, equipment, and environment, and demonstrates NYU Langone Health Core Values in all job performance.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the NYU Langone Health Core Values and incorporates them into duties.
• Respect for patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
• Assists in data collection for unit Quality and Performance Improvement programs, including patient satisfaction and other measures.
• Supports the nurse in review of corrective action plans regarding patient/family response and satisfaction.
• Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed.
• Discusses educational concerns and goals with the Nurse Manager or appropriate leadership.
• Seeks learning resources for identified needs and participates in orientation and unit meetings and conferences.
• Completes annual mandatory education requirements for patient care technicians.
• Demonstrates awareness of needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and cultures.
• Supports unit activities and participates in emergency situations as directed.
• Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out tasks such as phlebotomy, finger sticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrates infection prevention and control standards.
• Assists in data collection and maintains safety and comfort for patients and families; assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures per unit operations.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other staff; acts as a respectful team member.
• Responds to patient requests for assistance with personal care and activities and refers requests outside the role to the professional nurse.
• Reports observations concerning patients to the responsible professional nurse; responds to delegated tasks as assigned by a registered nurse.
• Provides security for patients’ personal property and maintains cleanliness and order of nursing unit areas.
• Ensures necessary equipment and supplies are present in patient rooms and on the unit.

Senior Nursing Attendant:
High School Diploma or equivalent; graduate of a Certified Nursing Attendant Program with CNA certification and at least 6 months of relevant experience; BLS/CPR (AHA) required on entry. Competencies include strong English language abilities and customer service/communication skills. Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire. Patient Care Technician:
High School graduate or equivalent; graduate of a PCT program with at least 6 months of hospital experience or CNA with EKG/Phlebotomy coursework and PCT certification eligible plus 6 months hospital experience; or PCT Certification through NHA with 6 months hospital experience. BLS/CPR (AHA) required on entry.

Required Licenses: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health offers extensive benefits and wellness programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. Applications are to be completed online. See also Pay Transparency notice and Know Your Rights statements as applicable.