Overview:
Location: UF Health Shands Hospital
1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Schedule: Varies
Employment Type: Part-Time
Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Provides patient care services to individuals with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders within an interdisciplinary team model. Interventions include physical and psychosocial activities. Assists with monitoring of the milieu for safety and security. Assists patients with ADL care. Performs monitoring of vital signs and assists with collection of specimens. Assists with maintenance of unit equipment and supplies. Helps patients with keeping their bed/room and belongings in order. Engages in therapeutic activities with patients and assists therapists with their programming. Works under the direction of the nurse.
Responsibilities:
- Assists nurse with data gathering and with elements of patient care. Organizes work based on unit needs and available resources.
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A) Supervises patient meals and snacks.
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B) Accurately performs and records routine and admission vital signs and weights/heights. Assists with collection of specimens.
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C) Documents patient data in accordance with unit protocol.
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D) Assists patients with activities of daily living.
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E) Keeps unit and patient rooms neat and orderly by storing patient belongings in appropriate places and cleaning and putting away patient equipment and care supplies. Encourages patients to take responsibility for these activities.
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F) Identifies priorities for care for assigned patients.
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G) Reorganizes care priorities to: incorporate routine and unexpected admissions/discharges/transfers, respond to unanticipated changes in patient needs, facilitate adjustments in patient assignments, support the care needs of the patient/family, provide assistance to other staff.
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H) Completes work assignment within allotted time frame.
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Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established procedures and protocols.
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A) Monitors patients at risk for injury and institutes measures to prevent/reduce risk.
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B) Contributes to the prevention of infectious diseases among employees and patients by adhering to Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
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C) Reports all incidents and infection control variances to the nurse in charge. Completes incident forms and employee accident form, as needed.
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D) Reports environmental safety hazards including damaged and broken equipment. Corrects or removes hazards.
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E) Responds to patient requests and needs in a timely fashion.
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F) Initiates emergency measures as appropriate.
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G) Follows all unit protocols for precautions and special monitoring needs i.e. fall, suicide risk, developement risk, seizure, etc.
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Communicates effectively with nurses, peers, interdisciplinary team and the patient/family to achieve desired patient outcomes.
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A) Verbal and written communication is clear and specific and purposeful.
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B) Completes appropriate forms thoroughly, accurately, and in required time frame.
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C) Utilizes therapeutic communication techniques to interact patients.
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D) Engages patients in individual and group activities to provide structure and to promote goal achievement.
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E) Adheres to all confidentiality and privacy requirements, protecting patient rights per Baker Act.
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Contributes to the continuity of patient care under the direction of the nurse by:
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A) Implementing patient care activities as per care plan and procedures
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B) Reinforcing patient and family education.
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C) Observing patient responses and reporting to nurse
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D) Operating and trouble- shooting equipment as indicated for patient care needs.
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E) Utilizing written and electronic/computer systems to facilitate patient care.
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Demonstrates self-development and accountability for job responsibilities.
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A) Reports to work at scheduled time.
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B) Accepts assignment and is flexible regarding changes in priorities and care needs.
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C) Participates in activities to increase knowledge and skills as well as completes all mandatory requirements within required time frame.
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D) Participates constructively in staff meetings, both formal and informal.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
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High School diploma, or its equivalent required.
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Has a current CNA or in nursing school having completed fundamental skills clinical experience.
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Previous work as a CNA, PCA or MHT preferred.
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Basic Life Support Required upon hire.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certification as a CNA is required
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
This position requires a Level 2 background screening. Applicants may review background screening information at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
