Associate Patient Care | North 4 IMC | Nights | PRN

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the night shift, 7:00pm - 7:00am, to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with daily living activities, safety, and comfort while fostering a respectful, patient-centered environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and is prepared to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrates teamwork and professional communication with healthcare teams.
• Ability to learn hospital computer systems and procedures affecting patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly patient environment.
• Promote patient and family satisfaction through service excellence.

Skills

Teamwork & communication

Hospital computer systems

Medical terminology basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

PRN | 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:

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