Pharmacist PRN

NYU Langone Health is a world‑class, patient‑centered, integrated academic medical center known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, three emergency rooms, and a level‑1 trauma center. NYU Langone Health also houses the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which has trained thousands of physicians and scientists since 1841.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values; we strive to be a place where faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Technician, NSG‑17 West.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the NYU Langone Health Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Demonstrates accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
• Assists in the collection of data for the unit’s Quality and Performance Improvement Program, which includes patient satisfaction and other measures.
• Assists the nurse in the review and 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 learning needs.
• Participates in the orientation process of other patient care technicians.
• Participates in unit meetings and conferences.
• Completes annual mandatory education requirements for patient care technicians.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and different cultures.
• Assists in supporting unit activities as requested.
• Assists in emergency situations as directed.
• Utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care as assigned, including phlebotomy, finger sticks for glucose, and electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
• Assists in data collection and activities as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining safety and comfort needs of patients and families.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge procedures per unit/service operations.
• Verbally and non‑verbally communicates responsiveness and support to patients, families, and other staff.
• Observes general behavior and reports it to the registered nurse to whom assigned.
• Provides assistance to patients in the activities listed in the Performance Standards by service/unit as applicable.
• Completes delegated responsibilities as directed by the registered nurse.
• Uses a clear, caring, and respectful communication style with patients and families, nurses, and other members of the health‑care team, functioning as a respectful team member.
• Answers patient call lights promptly and effectively; completes patient requests for assistance with personal care and activity, and reports those requests that are outside the role of the patient care technician to the assigned professional nurse.
• Reports all observations concerning patients to the professional nurse responsible for the patient on a given shift.
• Responds to requests for specific tasks as delegated by any registered professional nurse.
• Provides for the security of patients’ personal property and handles valuables according to hospital procedure.
• Maintains cleanliness of the nursing unit as appropriate to the position (e.g., utility room, unit refrigerators).
• Gives direct assistance to all team members, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, nursing attendants, patient unit clerks, escorts, dietary and other health‑care employees.
• Assists in having patients ready for scheduled appointments, including placing patients on a stretcher or in a wheelchair.
• Runs errands to other departments, including delivery of specimens and equipment.
• Assists in keeping patient environment, equipment, and care…