Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Psychiatry - Integrated Resources, Inc
New York, NY 10002
About the Job
Duties:
"Job Summary:
Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a full range of services to patients admitted to the inpatient psychiatry service. Participates in the patients admission and orientation to the inpatient unit.
Essential Duties:
-Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a full range of services to patients admitted to the inpatient psychiatry service.
-Participates in the patients admission and orientation to the inpatient unit.
-Responsible for assisting patients with changing; searching of patients; securing of valuables; review of unit rules and regulations and providing orientation to room and unit.
-Assists with preparation and updating of the Nursing Care Plan and Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
-Plan and assists with therapeutic interventions in order to implement the plans as established.
-Performs selected direct care duties including therapeutic intervention, taking of vital signs and other health related data (i.e., height, weight, etc.), simple dressing changes, sputum, blood and urine collection, urine testing, personal hygiene (i.e., feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing, etc.), and EKG s.
-Assists with the provision of concrete services, i.e., transportation, obtaining clothes, check cashing, etc.
-Leads and co-leads various patient activity groups both recreational and therapeutic in nature.
-Assists with the preparation and implementation of discharge plan, i.e., arranging transportation, maintaining contact with family/others, so as to facilitate the patient s discharge.
-Acts as patient escort both on and off the Medical Center (i.e., radiology for tests, day treatment and residential programs, Client Court, recreational patient outings as ordered by MD, etc.).
-Intervenes with physical restraints of violent/aggressive patients.
-Assists with the care of patients in seclusion/restraint as per departmental policy.
-Initiates CPR when necessary and assists the nursing tam in carrying out the Code 77 protocol. .
-Practices and maintains infection control.
-Maintains an assigned patient caseload providing ongoing supportive counseling to both the patient and family."
Education:
"Required Education:
-HS Diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of full-time experience in law enforcement, Nursing or Psychiatric/Behavioral Health; or Mental Health Population, Counseling, Group Family Dynamics
OR
-Associate s degree, preferably in mental health or related focus.
Preferred Education:
-N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
-Certificate of Medical Assistant training
-CPI or ProductS certification
-SEL and SCR background checks
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A"
Languages:
English( Speak, Read, Write )
Certifications & Licenses:
BLS
CPR
EKG
Infection Control
Venipuncture
Skills:
"Required Skills & Experience:
-If no Associate's degree: 2 years experience working in law enforcement, Nursing or Psychiatric/Behavioral Health; or with Mental Health Population, Counseling, Group Family Dynamics.
-Venipuncture experience
-EKG skills
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A "
City: New York
Schedule:
Start Date: 10/21/2024
End Date: 12/21/2024
Schedule Notes: ** 11PM - 7AM Weekend + Holiday Availability ** Active ProductS or CPI required prior to offer
Hours Per Week: 37.50
Hours Per Day: 7.50
Days Per Week: 5.00
"Job Summary:
Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a full range of services to patients admitted to the inpatient psychiatry service. Participates in the patients admission and orientation to the inpatient unit.
Essential Duties:
-Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a full range of services to patients admitted to the inpatient psychiatry service.
-Participates in the patients admission and orientation to the inpatient unit.
-Responsible for assisting patients with changing; searching of patients; securing of valuables; review of unit rules and regulations and providing orientation to room and unit.
-Assists with preparation and updating of the Nursing Care Plan and Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
-Plan and assists with therapeutic interventions in order to implement the plans as established.
-Performs selected direct care duties including therapeutic intervention, taking of vital signs and other health related data (i.e., height, weight, etc.), simple dressing changes, sputum, blood and urine collection, urine testing, personal hygiene (i.e., feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing, etc.), and EKG s.
-Assists with the provision of concrete services, i.e., transportation, obtaining clothes, check cashing, etc.
-Leads and co-leads various patient activity groups both recreational and therapeutic in nature.
-Assists with the preparation and implementation of discharge plan, i.e., arranging transportation, maintaining contact with family/others, so as to facilitate the patient s discharge.
-Acts as patient escort both on and off the Medical Center (i.e., radiology for tests, day treatment and residential programs, Client Court, recreational patient outings as ordered by MD, etc.).
-Intervenes with physical restraints of violent/aggressive patients.
-Assists with the care of patients in seclusion/restraint as per departmental policy.
-Initiates CPR when necessary and assists the nursing tam in carrying out the Code 77 protocol. .
-Practices and maintains infection control.
-Maintains an assigned patient caseload providing ongoing supportive counseling to both the patient and family."
Education:
"Required Education:
-HS Diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of full-time experience in law enforcement, Nursing or Psychiatric/Behavioral Health; or Mental Health Population, Counseling, Group Family Dynamics
OR
-Associate s degree, preferably in mental health or related focus.
Preferred Education:
-N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
-Certificate of Medical Assistant training
-CPI or ProductS certification
-SEL and SCR background checks
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A"
Languages:
English( Speak, Read, Write )
Certifications & Licenses:
BLS
CPR
EKG
Infection Control
Venipuncture
Skills:
"Required Skills & Experience:
-If no Associate's degree: 2 years experience working in law enforcement, Nursing or Psychiatric/Behavioral Health; or with Mental Health Population, Counseling, Group Family Dynamics.
-Venipuncture experience
-EKG skills
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A "
City: New York
Schedule:
Start Date: 10/21/2024
End Date: 12/21/2024
Schedule Notes: ** 11PM - 7AM Weekend + Holiday Availability ** Active ProductS or CPI required prior to offer
Hours Per Week: 37.50
Hours Per Day: 7.50
Days Per Week: 5.00
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| Languages: | English( Speak, Read, Write ) | ||
| Start Date: | 10/21/2024 | Hours Per Week: | 37.50 |
| Est. End Date: | 12/21/2024 | Hours Per Day: | 7.50 |
| Schedule Notes: | ** 11PM - 7AM Weekend + Holiday Availability ** Active ProductS or CPI required prior to offer | Days Per Week: | 5.00 |
| Department: | BIMC-PETRIE GENERAL FUNDS-NURSING PSYCHIATRY FOOAT POOL-RIVINGTON-PROFESSIONALTEMPS-Default : 4409-920123-26-2156-0000000000 BISL |
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| Cloud Department: | Dept / Floor: | 4TH FLOOR | |
| Shift Hours: | 11PM - 7AM Weekend + Holiday Availability | Contract Type: | Local |
| Union Position?: | Yes | Which BarProducting Unit?: | 1199 SEIU |
| Tenure limit strictly enforced?: | 60 day limit (full time workers) | Compliance Analyst: | |
| Initial Start Date: | On-Call Required?: | No | |
| Min. Pay Rate: | Max. Pay Rate: |
Source : Integrated Resources, Inc
