Associate Patient Care | Intermediate Critical Care Unit | Nights | Full time

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for full-time night shifts in Saint Augustine, FL. The PCA provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN and ensures a clean, safe, and supportive environment to promote patient comfort and family satisfaction.

Strong teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to learn hospital IT systems and medical terminology are essential. BLS certification is required, and CPI training within 90 days of hire for the psychiatric unit.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required.
• CPI training within 90 days of hire for the Psychiatric unit.
• Less than one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
• Demonstrate service excellence to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Healthcare IT

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Full time 36 hours/week | 7:00pm - 7:00pm

Job Description

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

• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply all hospital computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
• 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