Care Assistant - Nursing Float Pool (Full Time, Days)

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital is seeking a Care Assistant for the Nursing Float Pool (Full Time, Days). You will work under the RN and support a pediatric-focused team to maintain safe, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, vitals, feeding, bathing, and documentation in the EHR, while collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care and family-centered support.

Qualifications

• Active licensure as CNA, EMT or Paramedic in Florida.
• Current BLS certification in good standing.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Take and record vital signs; document in EHR.
• Collaborate with RN and nursing team under supervision.
• Restock supplies and assist with room turnover.
• Transport patients for procedures and support families.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

CNA/EMT/Paramedic license (FL)

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description - Care Assistant - Nursing Float Pool (Full Time, Days) (302077)

Job Description

Care Assistant - Nursing Float Pool (Full Time, Days) - 302077

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

• 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.
• 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.
  

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Nursing- Support (Clinical)