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

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a Nursing- Support (Clinical) professional to assist with daily living activities, vital signs, and patient transport in a hospital setting in Miami. You will work under an RN and collaborate with the healthcare team to provide compassionate, family-centered care.

Ideal candidates hold a Florida CNA or EMT/Paramedic license, BLS certification, and strong communication skills; experience with electronic health records is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Florida CNA license or EMT/Paramedic license.
• American Heart Association BLS in good standing.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition and comfort.
• Take vital signs, heights, weights, and measurements; document in EHR.
• Notify RN of changes in patient condition.
• Restock supplies and assist with room turnover.
• Greet patients and families; provide information on NCH services and support.
• Transport patients for procedures as needed.

Skills

CNA Certification

EMT/Paramedic License

BLS Certification

Team Collaboration

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

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.

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

NURSING FLOAT POOL-2100-609002

Job Status

Professional