Patient Care Associate - 3 South (Telemetry) - FT - Nights - MHP

Location Pembroke Pines, Florida 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. Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly. 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. Must maintain requirements of the Clinical Ladder. Monitors patient status and response; reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Assist with transporting patients, as needed. Competencies Accountability, Customer Service, Organization Skills, 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 American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA‑RQI 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: Six (6) month patient care experience required if no prior experience. Completion of patient care training. Other Information: EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within 6 months of hire date. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Bending and Stooping = 40% Climbing = 20% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 40% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% 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 = 40% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Reaching = 40% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 0% Sitting = 60% Squatting = 40% 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 = 0% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0% Dust = 20% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0% Hazardous Chemicals = 0% Hazardous Medication = 0% Latex = 0% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 0% 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 = 40% Needles/Sharp Objects = 0% Potential Electric Shock = 20% Potential for Physical Assault = 20% Radiation = 0% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 20% Shift Nights 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Contact for Reasonable Accommodation If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io (M‑F, 8am‑5pm) or email View email address on click.appcast.io Pre‑Placement Assessment Employment is subject to post‑offer, pre‑placement assessment, including drug testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr