Care Assistant - NICU (Full Time, Days)
Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Miami, Florida
Description
<p><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Job Summary</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, safe patient environment and assists with patient care activities such as taking vital signs, feeding, bathing and daily living activities. Collaborates with the healthcare team and provides compassionate and empathic family-centered care for the patients and families. Works under the supervision of a RN and in accordance with the hospital policies and procedures.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Job Specific Duties</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Assists patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures, changing bed linens, and diapers. F: Daily/ T: 10-30 minutes R: Shared</span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. F: Daily/ T: 5-15 minutes per patient R: Individual</span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communications all significant changes in patient condition or behavior. F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes R: Individual</span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes direction for re-prioritizing from the RN. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Individual</span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Restock supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover. F: Daily/ T: 5-30 minutes per room R: Individual</span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Identifies the needs of the patient and provide necessary supplies accordingly. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Individual</span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes/practices cost containment. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Shared</span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensures clean and maintains patient rooms and nursing station at all times. F: Daily/ T: 3 hours R: Shared</span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Shared</span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Assists with transporting patients for special procedures. F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes per-patient R: Shared</span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contribute to the provision of quality patient care. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Shared</span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors. Communicates information regarding NCH services and delivers excellent and timely service and support. F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes per-patient R: Shared</span></li></ul>Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT/Paramedic - active licensure in the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborates in a team environment.
- Strong time management skills.
- Computer literate.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
- Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.
- Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice.
- CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) preferred.