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

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in a hospital setting is seeking a Nursing- Support (Clinical) professional to help maintain a clean, safe patient environment and assist with daily care activities. Under RN supervision, you will support vital signs, feeding, bathing, and family-centered care for patients and families.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team, document in the EHR, and help with room turnover, supply restocking, and transporting patients for procedures.

Qualifications

• Active CNA or EMT/Paramedic licensure in Florida and maintained in good standing.
• American Heart Association BLS certification maintained in good standing.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, nutrition, comfort, and diaper changes.
• Take vital signs, height/weight, head circumference, and other measurements; document in EHR.
• Inform RN of changes in patient condition and communicate significant information promptly.
• Follow RN direction for priorities and re-prioritize as needed.
• Restock supplies and assist with room turnover and preparation.
• Identify patient needs and provide necessary supplies accordingly.
• Promote cost containment and opportunities for improvement in daily practice.
• Ensure patient rooms and nursing station are clean and maintained.
• Provide encouragement, support and comfort to patients and families.
• Assist with transporting patients for procedures as needed.
• Perform additional tasks to support efficient operation and quality care.
• Greet patients and families and communicate information about NCH services; deliver timely service.

Skills

CNA

EMT/Paramedic

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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