Associate Patient Care | 6N Med Surg | Nights | Full time

UF Health • Jacksonville, 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 ensuring a clean, orderly environment and demonstrating service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction. The position serves patients of all age groups and is full time at 36 hours per week, with a 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Required experience: less than one year.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED