Patient Care Associate - Ft. Lauderdale (Full Time, Nights)

Job Summary

Provides direct and indirect care duties under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse (RN). Performs a variety of invasive and non invasive technical skills and specialized patient care procedures as well as other duties to support 24 hours of hospital operations.

Job Specific Duties

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities.
  
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures, changing bed linens, and diapers.
  
• Performs vital signs, heights, weights, head circumference & other measurements and records the results in the Electronic Health Record according to nursing and hospital policies & procedures.
  
• Renders care to patients in adherence with written protocols under the supervision of the RN and assists with patient procedures such as; venipuncture/phlebotomy, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens & phlebotomy according to health system standards, Point of Care Testing, ensuring EKG's as ordered, and other duties as assigned.
  
• Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communicates all significant changes in patient condition or behavior.
  
• Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes direction for re-prioritizing from the RN.
  
• Restocks supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, and assists with room preparation and turnover.
  
• Identifies the needs of the patient and provides necessary supplies accordingly.
  
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes/practices cost containment.
  
• Maintains patient rooms and nursing station clean at all times.
  
• Provides encouragement, support, and comfort to patients and family members.
  
• Assists with transporting patients for special procedures.
  
• Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contributes to the provision of quality patient care.
  
• Greets and welcomes patients, families, and visitors. Communicates information regarding NCHS services and delivers excellent and timely service and support.