Patient Care Associate- 6S Med/Surg Pavilion- FullTime Days

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

9h

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) provides age-specific patient centered-care. As a member of the patient care team, is expected to take direction from the RN for patient care assignments.

Requirements

• Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups
• High School Diploma or GED; AND One of the following: -CNA License -Completion of fundamentals of nursing concepts (RN or LPN) -Completion of EMT Training Program -Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant Program -Equivalent military training as a hospital corpsman or medic
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply all hospital computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions.
• Ability to read/write in English.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant required for TCU
• Crisis Prevention Institute training within ninety (90) days, and then annually, is required for Psych Unit.
• than one year of Providing patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant in State of Florida
• At least one (1) year providing patient care

What This Job Offers

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