Patient Care Associate-Clinical Decision -FT- Days -$1K Sign on Bonus -MHP - Memorial Healthcare System
Pembroke Pines, FL
About the Job
Location:
Pembroke Pines, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary:
Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.
Responsibilities:
Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
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 but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
Additional duties as assigned.
Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
No Degree or any other education earned (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: 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. Required Work Experience: Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from formal training program required. Other Information: **EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Shift:
Days
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by e
Pembroke Pines, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary:
Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.
Responsibilities:
Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
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 but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
Additional duties as assigned.
Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
No Degree or any other education earned (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: 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. Required Work Experience: Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from formal training program required. Other Information: **EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- 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 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- 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%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 20%
- Dust = 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
- Hazardous Medication = 20%
- Latex = 20%
- Computer Monitor = 60%
- Domestic Animals = 20%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
- Radiation = 20%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift:
Days
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by e
Source : Memorial Healthcare System