Associate Patient Care | 4S Psych Pavilion | Days | Variable

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports safe, patient-centered care, while maintaining a clean, orderly environment and delivering service excellence to promote patient and family satisfaction.

The position requires AHCA Level 2 screening and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with less than one year of related experience. High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates professionally with the healthcare team.
• Learns and applies hospital computer systems and procedures affecting patient care delivery.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology; reads and writes in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a clean, orderly environment and promote patient/family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

PRN | 6:45am - 7:00pm

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.

Must successfully pass an AHCA Level 2 screening for this position https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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