Associate Patient Care | Med Surg 8th Floor | Variable | PRN

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health in Florida seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of an RN. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, a clean and orderly environment, and service excellence to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Required education is a high school diploma or GED. BLS certification is required, and CPI training within 90 days of hire or transfer for Psychiatric units is included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supportive services under supervision of an RN.
• Maintain a clean, orderly environment and promote patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

PRN | Variable

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

Preferred Education: N/A