Patient Care Associate - 7 South (Neuro) - FT - Nights - MRH

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 and take appropriate action. The position is on the 7 South Neuro unit in Hollywood, Florida, and is a full-time night-shift role.

Requirements

• No degree or other education is required.
• At least three months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care, or completion certification from a formal training program.
• BLS certification from an accepted provider or credential, as listed: American Heart Association BLS eCard, American Heart Association BLS RQI eCard, American Heart Association non-eCard BLS certification, Grace-period BLS certification, or Red Cross BLS certification.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies must be completed within six months of hire.
• Ability to use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment, and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Help keep patient rooms and areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Monitor patient status and response, and report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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