Patient Care Associate - Med/Telemetry - FT - Nights - MHW

Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida

About the Role

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assist with transporting patients, as needed.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Monitors patient status and response; reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Organization Skills
• Patient and Family Centered Care
• Patient Safety - Ancillary/Support
• Problem Solving
• Responding to Change
• Standards of Behavior

Requirements

• No degree or formal education required, but BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is mandatory.
• 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.
• Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from a formal training program required.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Physical Activities:
  • Bending and Stooping: 60%
  • Climbing: 20%
  • Keyboard Entry: 60%
  • Kneeling: 60%
  • Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater: 60%
  • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
  • Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
  • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
  • Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
  • Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
  • Reaching: 60%
  • Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg: 20%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 60%
  • Running: 40%
  • Sitting: 60%
  • Squatting: 60%
  • Standing: 60%
  • Walking: 60%
• Sensory Requirements:
  • Audible Speech: 60%
  • Hearing Acuity: 60%
  • Depth Perception: 60%
  • Distinguish Color: 60%
  • Seeing - Far: 60%
  • Seeing - Near: 60%
• Environmental Exposure:
  • Biohazardous Waste: 60%
  • Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 60%
  • Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 60%
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 60%
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 60%
  • Cytotoxic Chemicals: 20%
  • Dust: 40%
  • Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 60%
  • Hazardous Chemicals: 20%
  • Hazardous Medication: 20%
  • Latex: 20%
  • Computer Monitor: 60%
  • Domestic Animals: 20%
  • Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
  • Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
  • Potential for Physical Assault: 20%
  • Radiation: 20%
  • Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 60%

Schedule

Shift: Nights