Patient Care Associate — Pediatric Support

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports 24-hour hospital operations with essential clinical tasks and compassionate patient engagement.

You will assist with activities of daily living, take vital signs, and help with specimen collection, EKGs, and phlebotomy as directed. Strong teamwork and communication are required to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Assisting Training Program or equivalent at a State Approved site which is eligible for Florida C.N.A. examination (OR) Equivalent years of experience.
• American Heart Association BLS -maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Florida State C.N.A certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the RN and initiates delegated tasks.
• Assists patients with ADLs including bathing, hygiene, nutrition and comfort.
• Records vitals, heights, weights and measurements in the EHR per policy.
• Performs venipuncture/phlebotomy and collects laboratory specimens as directed.
• Communicates patient condition changes to the RN and adjusts priorities as needed.
• Restocks supplies and maintains room cleanliness and turnover.
• Greet and support patients and families, delivering quality service.

Skills

Nursing assistance

Vital signs

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing Assistant Training Program or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy experience

EKG experience

BLS certification

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports 24-hour hospital operations with essential clinical tasks and compassionate patient engagement.

You will assist with activities of daily living, take vital signs, and help with specimen collection, EKGs, and phlebotomy as directed. Strong teamwork and communication are required to ensure quality care.