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 on a surgical/telemetry unit. The role includes assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, maintaining clean and stocked patient areas, carrying out delegated patient-care tasks, monitoring patient status, reporting changes to nursing staff, and transporting patients as needed. This is a night-shift position in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

Requirements

• No degree or other education is required.
• 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, as listed: American Heart Association E-Card, American Heart Association RQI E-Card, American Heart Association non-E-Card, Grace-period credential, or Red Cross certification.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six months of hire.
• Requires critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Keep patient rooms and areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Perform basic patient-care activities delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, measuring blood glucose, and recording intake and output.
• Monitor patient status and response, and report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assist with transporting patients as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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