Job Description

Locations: Ocala, Florida

Categories: Patient Care Support

Req ID: 70869

Overview

Variable | PRN

The Patient Care Assistant functions as an assistant to the Registered Nurse performing routine procedures under his or her supervision. The PCA provides nursing support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Unit-based activities which contribute to a positive work and professional environment are performed, including but not limited to:

• Preparing patient meals in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols
• Performing activities of daily living based on the needs of the patients: feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating
• Implementing patient care activities as assigned, according to practice standards, and in a timely manner
• Utilizing downtime as productively as possible, to include aiding in the Emergency Department
• Perform all registration functions, including creating or verifying medical records and account numbers; accurately collecting demographic, guarantor, insurance, financial, and statistical information; collecting patient payments due at the time of service; verifying insurance eligibility and benefits; and obtaining required insurance authorizations within established time frames
• Supporting any other duties that can create efficiencies within the workflow and/or as assigned by manager

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Licensed EMT or Paramedic; or
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with high school diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation (Required): Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification Current BLS