Associate Patient Care | Med Surg 7th Floor | Nights | Full time

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This full-time position covers 36 hours per week, with shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, and emphasizes a safe, clean, and patient-centered environment.

The PCA will use basic medical terminology, learn hospital computer systems, and contribute to the care team through teamwork and professional communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must read/write in English and understand medical terminology.
• Ability to learn and apply hospital computer systems and patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Deliver safe, patient-centered care while maintaining a clean, orderly environment.
• Demonstrate service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.
• Support the healthcare team with needed tasks to ensure efficient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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

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