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Patient Care Associate -IMCU-FT- Days- $1K Sign on Bonus-MHW

Memorial Healthcare System
Pembroke Pines, FL, United States
Full-time

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 :

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, 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.

Assist with transporting patients, as needed.

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

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 employees within this classification.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers).

You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net

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