Patient Care Tech PRN - Normandy Park ER

About the role

As a Patient Care Tech (PCT) in our department, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of important patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under supervision of the RN, you will assist the nursing staff in providing patient care with your skills and training and in accordance with the needs of our department. The PCT will consistently assist the patient care team by maintaining a clean, well-organized and safe patient care environment. HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has been delivering exceptional healthcare services since 1974, connecting patients with highly skilled doctors and cutting‑edge technology. As a prominent acute care facility in the area with over 400 beds, we have been at the forefront of healthcare for nearly 50 years. Situated in Orange Park, we cater to the medical needs of Clay County and neighboring communities.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts, application of ice/heat, and/or simple non‑sterile dressing changes.
• Answer patient call lights in a timely manner and respond to patient needs/requests.
• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living to include bathing, shaving, oral care, toileting, grooming, changing linens, providing water, ambulating, assisting with meal delivery and feeding as directed.
• Responsible for safe patient handling: turning and positioning, use of specialty beds, patient transfer and use of transfer devices, ambulation assistance and use of assistive devices, restraint alternatives, oxygen use and transport, suction use, pre‑operative skin preparation and/or use of sequential compression devices (SCD).
• Responsible for recording information in the patient’s medical records.
• Maintain close communication with physicians, nurses and other healthcare team members regarding changes in a patient’s care and condition.
• Responsible for educating patients and families on the care and therapies being provided, in conjunction with physicians and nurses.
• Monitor supply levels in your unit and patient rooms and restock as needed.

Requirements

• Licensed as a CNA in Florida highly preferred or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• RN Nursing School Students may be considered.
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• 1 year of acute/hospital experience is preferred.
• Emergency Room or Urgent Care experience preferred.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Schedule

Multiple PRN positions available. Expectation is 2‑3 shifts per week including the weekends. Shift options are 11a‑11p, 3p‑11p, 7a‑7p, or 7p‑7a. Located at 5773 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL.