Patient Care Associate

• High School Graduate or GED

• Completion of Medical Assistant program -- HIGHLY PREFERRED

• Completion of an EKG / Phlebotomy training program from accredited institution

• One (1) year patient care experience in a healthcare facility

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training and or Certification completed within 90 days of hire and every two years thereafter

• Knowledge of phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring, rapid COVID testing and ability to document results in designated systems

• Ability to perform quality electrocardiogram tests

• Knowledge of the Patient Care Associate role in the care of patients identified with Suicidal Risk/ aggression and Trauma risk factors.

• Understands withdrawal symptoms and escalates to Registered Nurse and or MD based on severity of symptoms

• Ability to use computers and understanding of computer systems

The Patient Care Associate, under the guidance of a Registered Professional Nurse, provides basic nursing care and implements selected aspects of the patient's nursing plan of care within the limits of his/her on-the-job training and in accordance with the Brooklyn Hospital Center's mission and goals.

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