Associate Patient Care | 4S Med Surg Progressive | Days | PRN

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA helps deliver safe, patient-centered care and maintains a clean, orderly environment to promote patient and family satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning hospital computer systems, and applying basic medical terminology and standard precautions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
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Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under Registered Nurse supervision.
• “Deliver supportive services to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Maintain a clean, orderly environment and assist with supplies.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Skills

Teamwork

Hospital IT

Medical terminology

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

PRN | 7:00am - 7:00pm, Sun - Sat

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The PCA assists in delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care while ensuring a clean, orderly environment and demonstrating service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Necessary Skills:

1. Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all of the healthcare team.
2. Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply all hospital computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
3. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions, ability to read/write in English, etc.

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days of hire or transfer and then annually is required for the Psychiatric unit only.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications: N/A

Required Experience: Less than one year

Preferred Experience: N/A

Preferred Education: N/A