JOB DESCRIPTION
Miami, FL On Call / Pool JW-Emergency Room
Summary
Patient Care Associate 2 is a licensed member of the health care team who performs advanced, supportive administrative and certain clinical duties to support the delivery of age specific and a single standard of care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for a group of patients relating to their hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination and comfort needs.
The position may require demonstrating knowledge and skills in specialty area. This is a Level 4 job in the nursing support ladder.
Responsibilities
Uses a systematic process to provide / modify care and patient / family education. Assists health care team with advanced procedure;
prepares supplies equipment; provides patient / family support, assists in positioning patients, sets up / or remove equipment etc.
Performs a variety of tasks associated with generalized patient care (vital signs, feeding, mobility, IV lines, drainage, personal hygiene : bath, dressing, bed making / linen changes .
Utilizes specialized equipment as needed when providing patient care (spirometer, restraints . Prepares and cleans exam rooms, patient treatment areas and stretchers between patient use.
Transports patients to and from treatment areas when needed. Cleans clinic area he / she is assigned to after patients treatment is finished at the end of day according to departmental procedures.
Takes and picks up food orders for patient's kitchen evaluation. Assists discharge process according to JHS policies under supervision.
Makes daily rounds of assigned work area and initiates work orders for repair as needed and communicates action to appropriate health care team members.
Maintains supplies and equipment for patient floor : inventories, orders, stocks, rotates, charges for both supplies and equipment.
Assists with office duties as needed, . answering phone, taking messages. Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list.
Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required. Incumbent who is assigned in ER may perform duties include but not limited to respond to medical and other emergency and non-emergency calls, assists the paramedic in providing emergency medical treatment and triage as necessary, and assists in loading patient and provides transportation of patient to a medical facility.
Incumbent who is assigned to specialty area may prepare patient for procedure, sterile equipment and assist procedure under medical team's direction.
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Experience
Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
High School diploma is required.
Skill
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills / competencies, certifications / licensures, as required by the clinical area.
Credentials
Effective 04 / 03 / 2024, one of the following is required : Licensed PCT, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, Paramedic or any other appropriate specialty certification is required.
Candidates with PCT or CNA are required to have completed phlebotomy program and competency. Medical Assistant, EMT and Paramedic are not required to have additional phlebotomy certification.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements - Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers.
Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit / department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations.
Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public.
Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as : communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment.
May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious / clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.
Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit / department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
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