Associate Patient Care | Intermediate Critical Care Unit | Days | PRN

UF Health • St. Augustine, FL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The PCA assists in delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care while maintaining a clean, orderly environment and demonstrating service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction. The role serves patients of all age groups and is PRN, with a listed schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Less than one year of required experience.
• Demonstrate teamwork and communicate professionally with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to learn and apply hospital computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist in delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care.
• Maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Demonstrate service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.
• Work as part of the healthcare team and communicate professionally.
• Learn and apply hospital computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED