What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assoc Patient Care | North TB5 | PRN Day position at UF Health?
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:
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
- 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.
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.
