Care Assistant - NICU (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Health System in Florida seeks a Nursing- Support (Clinical) team member to assist neonatal patients with activities of daily living, monitor vitals, and collaborate with RNs to deliver compassionate, family-centered care.

The role emphasizes safety, efficient room turnover, and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record, under supervision of an RN. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred, with active Florida CNA/EMT licensure and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• CNA or EMT/Paramedic active license in Florida
• American Heart Association BLS active and in good standing
• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team environment
• Strong time management skills
• Computer literate
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Ability to follow direction from RN/Nursing Leader
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice in care
• CPI preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, hygiene, nutrition, comfort)
• Record vitals and measurements in EHR per policies
• Inform RN of significant patient changes
• Recognize and adjust to care priorities under RN direction
• Restock supplies and assist with room turnover
• Identify patient needs and provide supplies
• Identify opportunities for cost containment
• Maintain clean patient rooms and nursing station
• Provide encouragement and comfort to patients and families
• Assist with transporting patients for procedures
• Perform other tasks to support efficient care
• Greet patients and families and explain NCH services and support

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Ability to follow directions

CPI preferred

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, safe patient environment and assists with patient care activities such as taking vital signs, feeding, bathing and daily living activities. Collaborates with the healthcare team and provides compassionate and empathic family-centered care for the patients and families. Works under the supervision of a RN and in accordance with the hospital policies and procedures.

Job Specific Duties

• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures, changing bed linens, and diapers. F: Daily/ T: 10-30 minutes R: Shared
• Performs vital signs, heights, weights, head circumference & other measurements and records the results in the Electronic Health Record according to nursing and hospital policies & procedures. F: Daily/ T: 5-15 minutes per patient R: Individual
• Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communications all significant changes in patient condition or behavior. F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes R: Individual
• Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes direction for re-prioritizing from the RN. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Individual
• Restock supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover. F: Daily/ T: 5-30 minutes per room R: Individual
• Identifies the needs of the patient and provide necessary supplies accordingly. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Individual
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes/practices cost containment. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Shared
• Ensures clean and maintains patient rooms and nursing station at all times. F: Daily/ T: 3 hours R: Shared
• Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Shared
• Assists with transporting patients for special procedures. F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes per-patient R: Shared
• Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contribute to the provision of quality patient care. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Shared
• Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors. Communicates information regarding NCH services and delivers excellent and timely service and support. F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes per-patient R: Shared

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT/Paramedic - active licensure in the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborates in a team environment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Computer literate.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.
• Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice.
• CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) preferred.

Job: Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Department: NEONATAL ICU-2100-620010

Job Status: Professional