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

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. You will assist in delivering safe, patient-centered care while maintaining a clean, orderly environment.

The role requires teamwork, the ability to learn hospital computer systems, and knowledge of basic medical terminology. English reading/writing proficiency is expected to communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Requires teamwork and professional communication within 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 delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care and maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Demonstrate service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Electronic health records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

PRN | 6:45pm - 7:15am

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