Patient Care Associate - ICU 2- FT - Nights- MRH

Memorial Healthcare

3d • 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 in an ICU setting. The role involves monitoring patients and reporting changes, assisting with personal care and daily activities, supporting patient transport, and keeping patient areas clean and orderly. Basic care activities are delegated and supervised by an RN.

The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. At least three months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care, or completion of a formal training program, is required. EKG and phlebotomy competencies must be completed within six months of hire. The role is based in Hollywood, Florida, and the shift is nights.

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 program: American Heart Association e-card, American Heart Association RQI e-card, American Heart Association non-e-card, Grace employee grace period, or Red Cross.
• 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 in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Help keep patient rooms and areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Perform basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, measuring blood glucose, and recording intake and output.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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