R15847
Full Time
UMC Main Campus
The Family Care Unit is an exciting and unique nursing unit that provides care for women and newborns. Located in the UMC East Tower, the Family Care Unit consists of 44 large, private suites and a Newborn Procedure Area. The Family Care Unit (FCU) staff provide mother-baby care for new moms and babies (referred to as a couplet), as well as nursing care for other @types of female patients. Additional patient populations served on the FCU consist of stable antepartum (pregnant), gynecology, Gyn-oncology and medical-surgical patients. Nurses gain knowledge and expertise in postpartum care, neonatal resuscitation, newborn assessment and care, and breastfeeding management/support. Additionally, the Family Care Unit nurses become knowledgeable and skilled in basic electronic fetal monitoring and nursing management of a variety of medical-surgical conditions. The Family Care Unit is an ideal place for nurses looking to optimize their clinical experience, time management, and critical thinking skills in a team-oriented environment.
PCAs are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse. The duties generally include observing patients, recording vital signs, performing EKGs, drawing labs, non-sterile dressing changes, removing IVs, removing foley catheters, and reporting changes in patient conditions.
Qualifications:
-Valid PCA certification through UMC (see Education Record) OR Valid PCT Certification if applying as external applicant
-Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association
Questions? Contact Lori Garcia, Nursing Administrative Assistant
Email: lori.garcia@umchealthsystem.com
Call: 806-775-8912
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Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.
If you're interested, apply here:Careers
