Patient Care Associate 1, West Wing 7

2 months ago


Miami, Florida, United States Jackson Health Full time

Department: West Wing 7 - Telemetry

Address: 1611 NW 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Shift Details: Full-Time, Day Shift 7am-7pm, Rotating weekends

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it is for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine. Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Summary

Patient Care Associate provides patient focused age-specific, information and clinical based support to patients through the utilization of appropriate health information equipment/systems. This is the level 3 job in the nursing support career ladder.

Responsibilities

  • Uses a systematic process to provide/modify care and patient/family education.
  • Assists health care team with simple procedures; prepares supplies & equipment; provides patient/family support, assists in positioning patients, sets up/or remove equipment etc.
  • Under direction, performs a variety of tasks associated with generalized patient care (vital signs, feeding, mobility, drainage, and personal hygiene: bath, dressing, bed making/linen changes etc.).
  • Utilizes specialized equipment as needed when providing patient care.
  • Prepares and cleans exam rooms, patient treatment areas and stretchers between patient uses.
  • Transports patients to and from treatment areas when needed.
  • Cleans assigned area after patient's treatment, as needed according to departmental procedures.
  • Takes and picks up food orders for patient's kitchen evaluation.
  • Assists in the fabrication of adaptive and assistive equipment, i.e. washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, straps, etc. Keeps the storage closet in order and stocked.
  • Assists with office duties as needed. Assists and provides support to the health care team including set-up, equipment prep, clean up and restocking and specimen labeling.
  • Attentive to patient care needs that meets clinical goal for routine visits.
  • Responsive in meeting patient flow processes that reduce patient waiting time for procedures.
  • Adjusts work pace, as directed to meet volume demands of clinical unit.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to support delivery model of care as defined by ANM/NM.
  • Schedules appointments for referrals/consults as assigned, minimizes distractions.
  • Consistently adheres to time outs prior to start of surgical and invasive procedures per policy.
  • Follows policies on identification of patients, hand hygiene/infection control and all other related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency checklist.
  • Performs phlebotomy function as assigned.
  • Employees assigned to units performing phlebotomy function must have completed an accredited phlebotomy program.
  • Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.
  • Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant training program is required.

Credentials

Medical Assistant Certification OR Certified Nursing Assistant license, including Phlebotomy is required. Employees hired into PCA classification before 08/09/2020 are grandfathered in for the certification / license requirement. Incumbents performing phlebotomy function must have a proof of completion of an accredited phlebotomy program. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.



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