nursing assistant

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Nursing Assistant - Float

Jackson Health System

<div>***Must have a Medical Assistant Certification OR Certified Nursing Assistant license, including Phlebotomy Certificate to be considered***
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE
Department: Rehab 7
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details: Full-Time, Days, 3/3 Schedule, 7am-7pm
Why Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center:
Ranked as one of the nation's best hospitals for rehabilitation care by U.S. News &amp; World Report, the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation center is a 100-bed, private-room facility that offers an exemplary patient care experience for those dealing with the most challenging injuries. It encompasses comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services both for adult and pediatric patients with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. See more about this facility following this link: https://rehabilitation.jacksonhealth.org/location/christine-e-lynn-rehabilitation-center/
Summary 
Patient Care Associate provides patient focused, age-specific, information and clinical based support to patients through the utilization of appropriate health information equipment/systems. This is the level 3 job in the nursing support career ladder. 
 
Responsibilities 
<ul><li>Uses a systematic process to provide/modify care and patient/family education.</li><li>
Assists health care team with simple procedures; prepares supplies &amp; equipment; provides patient/family support, assists in positioning patients, sets up/or remove equipment etc.</li><li>
Under direction, performs a variety of tasks associated with generalized patient care (vital signs, feeding, mobility, drainage, and personal hygiene: bath, dressing, bed making/linen changes etc.).</li><li>
Utilizes specialized equipment as needed when providing patient care.</li><li>
Prepares and cleans exam rooms, patient treatment areas and stretchers between patient uses.</li><li>
Transports patients to and from treatment areas when needed.</li><li>
Cleans assigned area after patient's treatment, as needed according to departmental procedures.</li><li>
Takes and picks up food orders for patient's kitchen evaluation.</li><li>
Assists in the fabrication of adaptive and assistive equipment, i.e. washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, straps, etc.</li><li>
Keeps the storage closet in order and stocked.</li><li>
Assists with office duties as needed.</li><li>
Assists and provides support to the health care team including set-up, equipment prep, clean up and restocking and specimen labeling.</li><li>
Attentive to patient care needs that meets clinical goal for routine visits.</li><li>
Responsive in meeting patient flow processes that reduce patient waiting time for procedures.</li><li>
Adjusts work pace, as directed to meet volume demands of clinical unit.</li><li>
Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to support delivery model of care as defined by ANM/NM.</li><li>
Schedules appointments for referrals/consults as assigned, minimizes distractions.</li><li>
Consistently adheres to time outs prior to start of surgical and invasive procedures per policy.</li><li>
Follows policies on identification of patients, hand hygiene/infection control and all other related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency checklist.</li><li>
Performs phlebotomy function as assigned.</li><li>
Employees assigned to units performing phlebotomy function must have completed an accredited phlebotomy program.</li><li>
Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.</li><li>
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).</li><li>
Performs all other related job duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
 
Experience
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience. 
Education
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant training program is required. 
Credentials 
<ul><li>Medical Assistant Certification OR Certified Nursing Assistant license, including Phlebotomy is required.</li><li>
Employees hired into PCA classification before 08/09/2020 are grandfathered in for the certification / license requirement.</li><li>
Incumbents performing phlebotomy function must have a proof of completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.</li><li>
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.</li></ul>
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.</div>

Patient Care Associate 1, Rehab 7, Full Time, Days

<div>Location: 1611 N.W 12th Ave Miami, FL 33136
Shift: ALL SHIFTS
Miami, FL Full-Time and On Call / Pool Centralized Telemetry
Summary 
Telemetry Technician provides advanced ECG monitoring while concentrating on observation of patient status through assessment of ECG strips and arrhythmia interpretation. the Technician recognizes problems through continuous EKG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and interval measurements; identifies probable causes, and seeks solutions to correct the problem according to established standards. The incumbent also appropriately identifies, responds and communicates to direct patient care givers any potentially life-threatening rhythm changes, initiates codes, records rhythms during code and appropriately responds to all monitor alarms. 
 
Responsibilities 
Monitors patient cardiac rhythms via telemetry. Immediately relays pertinent changes in monitored patient's rhythms to nursing staff and direct providers. Maintains patient monitoring log and documents rhythms in the medical record. Labels telemetry strips with rhythm, apical rate, ventricular rate, QT interval and PR interval. Mounts and or uploads patient's monitored strips every shift and PRN; as appropriate based on assigned unit. Maintains alarm setting on monitoring unit at all times. Answers telephone/intercom in a polite manner and communicates information clearly and effectively to the appropriate staff. Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary. Manage and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains proper stock levels of supplies and/or forms as needed. Inputs patient information into the monitoring equipment immediately upon patient's arrival to the nursing unit. Deletes patient's information from the monitoring equipment upon patients' discharge from units. Assists in the orientation of new staff as assigned. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. May perform tasks associated with patient observation as assigned, which includes but not limited to: perform continuous monitoring of the safety patients via a monitor to ensure patients are in bed and or kept safe; notify the nurse or rounding observer of an imminent at risk behavior; obtain handoff report from previous shift observer; obtain each patient's PCT and nurse phone numbers at the beginning of the shift; monitor patient and verbally redirect patient to modify at risk behaviors via monitor communication; notify rounder and nursing staff as applicable; complete log when discontinuing video monitoring. 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 (strongly preferred). Experience in identifying cardiac arrhythmias is strongly preferred. 
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Selected candidates must complete Level 1 and Level 2 EKG classes and pass an EKG Interpretation and Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition Examination within the first three months of employment in the classification. 
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 nursing area. Must promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart in relation to waves, complexes, time and voltage as shown through the conduction system and strip interpretation. Must treat patients and families with respect and dignity. 
Credentials 
Must have one of the following: EKG certification, Certified Patient Care Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Foreign Medical Graduate. Telemetry Certification is strongly preferred. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Unit Specific Credential
FL-BLS 
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).</div>

Telemetry Technician;

North Shore Medical Center

<div>We are North Shore Medical Center. Our primary function is to offer continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social services on a 24-hour basis, under physician directed care and RN supervision.
We focus on providing care for patients who are not in the acute phase of illness or requiring services in a hospital and who require primary, restorative, or skilled nursing services on an inpatient or custodial care basis. Our goal is to help our patients reach a degree of self-care in essential daily living.
We service a multitude of patients and their families across our vast network, while remaining committed to the professional development of our staff, the functional improvement of our patients, and the cultivation of strong partnerships within our communities.
WHAT WE OFFER<ul><li>
Essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.</li><li>
Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.</li></ul>
The Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing patient care related services and clerical support under the direction of a Registered Nurse including but not limited to services relative to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, safety, and supply and office maintenance.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides patient care related support including services relative to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination and safety as directed by a Registered Nurse per established departmental guidelines and competencies.
Documents appropriately into patient record charting based on skill level and follows established standards and guidelines of the Nursing Services department.
Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment on the division and performs inventory and ordering as directed by the manager or designee.
Answers call lights and responds to patient needs in timely manner.
Successfully completes job duties within assigned shift; keeps RN informed of pertinent information or needs that may require follow-up, including pain management.
Demonstrates unit-defined competencies as required.
As assigned enter charges on the computer, answer the telephone and perform other clerical duties per established department practices.
Performs other duties as assigned. 
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (including required licenses/certifications, education and job knowledge/experience):
High School Diploma
Current Florida CNA License
Current BLS Certification
Effective oral communication skills in the English Language
Basic computer skills required
Recent hospital experience is preferred.
Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with patients, visitors and staff.
Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards.
A positive, service attitude towards patients, team members and customers.
Verbal ability to understand oral and written instructions related to job responsibilities.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Flexibility, versatility, and reliability as a team player.</div>

Patient Care Technician, Tower 1 Full Time, Night Shift, Job ID 1724113

Patient Care Technician, Tower 3 Full Time, Night Shift, Job ID 1724183

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

<div>Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Patient Care Technician<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary and Qualifications</h5>
As a Patient Care Technician you will be a crucial member of our collaborative nursing care team, delivering hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Your support brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most &ndash; and helps make our mission to improve lives a reality for patients every day.
Your responsibilities will include:
<ul><li>Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth procedures and recovery</li><li>
Providing non-medicated care like dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices</li><li>
Keeping patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency</li><li>
Managing supplies, equipment, and environmental logs to keep the team ready and protect patients through infection control</li><li>
Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team while promoting safety and quality efforts</li></ul><h6 class="jobSectionHeader">
What qualifications you will need:</h6><ul><li>
High School Graduate/GED</li><li>
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date</li></ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h5>
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li>
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services</li><li>
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li>
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling</li><li>
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li>
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is located in west Miami-Dade County. Our acute care facility has 417-beds. Our services include trauma, burn, surgical, women&rsquo;s and children&rsquo;s services, behavioral health and diagnostic services. We have two full service free-standing ER facilities. HCA Florida Kendall Hospital has received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Overall Clinical Excellence from HealthGrades. This national recognition places us in the top 5% of hospitals for overall clinical quality. We are a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center certified by the Florida Department of Health. We are verified as a Level I Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is certified by the Joint Commission as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. We are one of five American Burn Association's verified Burn Centers in the state. With six ACGME accredited Graduate Medical Education programs, we strive to be a leading community-based research hospital. Join our team at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and experience a dynamic career. One that rewards clinical professionals for their commitment, provides growth opportunities. We encourage you to enjoy a healthy lifestyle outside of work in a diverse and friendly community.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
&Acirc; 
&quot;There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</div>

Patient Care Technician

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

<div>Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Patient Care Technician<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary and Qualifications</h5>
As a Patient Care Technician you will be a crucial member of our collaborative nursing care team, delivering hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Your support brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most &ndash; and helps make our mission to improve lives a reality for patients every day.
Your responsibilities will include:
<ul><li>Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth procedures and recovery</li><li>
Providing non-medicated care like dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices</li><li>
Keeping patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency</li><li>
Managing supplies, equipment, and environmental logs to keep the team ready and protect patients through infection control</li><li>
Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team while promoting safety and quality efforts</li></ul><h6 class="jobSectionHeader">
What qualifications you will need:</h6><ul><li>
High School Graduate/GED</li><li>
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date</li></ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h5>
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li>
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services</li><li>
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li>
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling</li><li>
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li>
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is a 488-bed facility. We are accredited by the Joint Commission and offer a wide range of medical specialties. These specialties include emergency care, heart, and vascular care. We are designated by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. Other specialties include maternity and neonatal care. We are a Level II NICU hospital. HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is CARF accredited for inpatient rehabilitation. Our facility offers a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. This program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. We are affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare Division. HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida. We serve as Miami-Dade County&rsquo;s only Catholic hospital. We follow the Catholic tradition of caring for God&rsquo;s people and providing spiritual support. We are dedicated to our mission of caring for the physical and spiritual needs of all the people we serve.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 
 
&quot;There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</div>

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Nursing Assistant - Float

Patient Care Associate 1, Rehab 7, Full Time, Days

Telemetry Technician;

Patient Care Technician, Tower 1 Full Time, Night Shift, Job ID 1724113

Patient Care Technician, Tower 3 Full Time, Night Shift, Job ID 1724183

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician