Patient Care Associate - 7 South (Neuro) - FT - Days - MRH
Memorial Healthcare System
Summary
Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.
Job description
Summary
Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with transporting patients, as needed.
- Monitors patient status and response; reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
- Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.
- Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Competencies
Accountability, customer service, organization skills, patient and family centered care, patient safety, problem solving, responding to change, standards of behavior.
Additional Job Information
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.
Requirements
- Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care, or certification of completion from a formal training program
- BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross
- EKG and phlebotomy competencies required within six (6) months of hire
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment
Company overview
Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the United States, headquartered in Hollywood, Florida. Founded in 1953, the organization operates six major hospitals including Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and the renowned Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. With approximately 17,000 employees, Memorial Healthcare System provides a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from primary care services to advanced tertiary and quaternary programs such as adult and pediatric cardiac transplant, bone marrow transplant, trauma care, and intensive care services. The system has earned numerous prestigious awards including recognition as a Florida Cancer Center of Excellence, U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation, and Great Place to Work certification. Memorial Healthcare System is committed to delivering patient-centered care through innovative medical services including cancer care, cardiac and vascular services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health services, while maintaining a strong focus on community outreach and medical education programs.