Patient Care Associate - Correctional Health Services *Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, 8am-4pm, Various Locations* (28494)

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re- entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.

The Patient Care Associate, under the direction of a licensed nurse or other medical staff, in the health care setting assists the professional staff by performing, veni-puncture, finger-sticks, HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling, Rapid HIV Testing, responding and assisting with emergencies, facilitating telehealth encounters, various clerical and health-related duties associated with patient care (ADLs as indicated) and contributing to the safety, care and comfort of patients. The duties are assigned by and are performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Associate may be required to perform the duties listed below and other duties involving same type, area of responsibility. Patient care associates also observe their patient's mental, emotional and physical conditions and report any changes to the nursing staff.

Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate Telehealth encounters as needed
2. Administer total care (bed bath, partial or complete)
3. Assist with patient's personal hygiene - including skin care, mouth care, shaving, etc.
4. Transfers patients - in and out of bed, stretcher and wheel chair. Including physical and mechanical lifting
5. Positions patients and carry out range of motion exercise
6. Assists with ambulating and all ADL as directed
7. Prepares patients for meals and assist with feeding as needed
8. Assists with unit admission and transfer of patient
9. Makes beds and tidies patient area for bed ridden patients
10. Takes and document in the electronic medical records all patient's vital signs - B/P, TPR, weights, intake and output and performs EKGs as required and follow outlined procedures for submitting abnormal EKGs

Activities

9. Perform Veni-Puncture

Maintenance Of Unit:

Human Relations Skills:

Working Conditions:

Because patents require round the clock care, working hours include days, nights weekends and holidays. PCAS are required to stand for long periods of time. Employees are encouraged to safely move patents and use alternative methods whenever possible; alternative methods include requesting assistance to roll/lift/ transfer patients. PCAs may face hazards from exposure to chemical and infectious diseases. In addition, they have to treat patients that are confused, irrational, agitated and/or uncooperative

Physical Demands

1. Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds
2. Ability to stand for extended periods
3. Fine motor skills

4. Visual Acuity

Schedule: Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat - 8am-4pm

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• EKG Certificate
• Phlebotomy Certificate.
• BCLS Certification and computer competency required
• HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling training/certification preferred.
• PCA/ PCT/ CNA Certificate.
• Infection Control Certificate.

Exceptional Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation package
• Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance; including orthodontics coverage.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
• Salary: $46,975.50 - $49,491.00 annually 

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.  Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.   

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.  

To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page.

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The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.