Patient Care Associate- 4S Psych Pavilion- FullTime
full-time•Jacksonville
About this role
Overview
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.
Qualifications
Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups. Required Education: 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 Necessary Skills: 1. Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team. 2. Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply all hospital computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery. 3. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions. 4. Ability to read/write in English. Required Licensure/Certifications: 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. Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant in State of Florida. Required Experience: Less than one year of Providing patient care. Preferred Experience: At least one (1) year providing patient care.
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.
Qualifications
Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups. Required Education: 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 Necessary Skills: 1. Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team. 2. Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply all hospital computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery. 3. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions. 4. Ability to read/write in English. Required Licensure/Certifications: 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. Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant in State of Florida. Required Experience: Less than one year of Providing patient care. Preferred Experience: At least one (1) year providing patient care.
Other facts
Tech stack
Teamwork,Communication,Patient Care,Medical Terminology,Basic Life Support,Crisis Prevention,Computer Technologies,Standard Precautions,English Proficiency
About UF Health
University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
Team size: 10,001+ employees
Website: http://www.ufhealth.org
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1958
What you'll do
- The Patient Care Associate provides age-specific patient-centered care and takes direction from the RN for patient care assignments. They are a member of the patient care team and are expected to assist in various patient care tasks.
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What does a Patient Care Associate- 4S Psych Pavilion- FullTime do at UF Health?
As a Patient Care Associate- 4S Psych Pavilion- FullTime at UF Health, you will: the Patient Care Associate provides age-specific patient-centered care and takes direction from the RN for patient care assignments. They are a member of the patient care team and are expected to assist in various patient care tasks..
Why join UF Health as a Patient Care Associate- 4S Psych Pavilion- FullTime?
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The Patient Care Associate- 4S Psych Pavilion- FullTime position at UF Health is based in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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