Associate Patient Care | Med Surg 5th Floor | Days | PRN

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and to support a safe, clean, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning hospital computer systems, and applying basic medical terminology and standard precautions to promote patient and family satisfaction within a compassionate care team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all of the healthcare team.
• Ability to learn and apply hospital computer technologies and procedures affecting patient care delivery.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions; ability to read/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly environment and support service-excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Healthcare technology literacy

Medical terminology

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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