Patient Care Associate -Surgical/Telemetry-FT- Nights -MHW

Memorial Healthcare

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Associate performs basic patient care and related technical and clinical support activities. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. EKG and phlebotomy competencies must be completed within six months of hire.

Requirements

• Three months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care, or certification of completion from a formal training program.
• BLS certification from an accepted provider or credential pathway listed in the posting.
• Registered Nurse Compact License or Florida Registered Nurse License.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies required within six months of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Effectively delegate patient care to ancillary personnel.
• May precept student nurses and new hires.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed