MICU Patient Care Associate - ICU Team Player

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to deliver direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA will support a safe, patient-centered environment and uphold service excellence for patient and family satisfaction.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, teamwork, English literacy, and basic medical terminology with standard precautions. BLS certification and CPI training (within 90 days for Psychiatric unit) are required or expected.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communicates professionally with the healthcare team.
• Ability to learn and apply hospital computer technologies and procedures affecting patient care.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions; read/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supportive services under RN supervision.
• Contribute to safe, effective, patient-centered care and maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Demonstrate service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Medical terminology

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to deliver direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA will support a safe, patient-centered environment and uphold service excellence for patient and family satisfaction.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, teamwork, English literacy, and basic medical terminology with standard precautions. BLS certification and CPI training (within 90 days for Psychiatric unit) are required or expected.