Patient Care Asst at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Documentation, Vital Signs, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork, Flexibility, Professionalism, Interpersonal Skills, Family Centered Care, Developmental Care, Cost-Effective Care, Plan of Care, Self-Development, Patient Response

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

To perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population. We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant— someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care cost-effectively and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities · Assist with the collection and documentation of patient/family data · Obtains and documents vital signs (without the use of continuous physiologic monitors) and notifies professional of abnormal findings as evidenced by supervisory observation and review of medical records · Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family · Demonstrate ability to collaborate with multiple RNs in a professional manner to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback · Assist in identifying patient/family response to care provided · Provide input to the RN for the development and ongoing modification of the plan of care, as evidenced by supervisory observation, verbal/written feedback, and review of the plan of care · Maintain accountability for development of self and participates in development of others · Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills · Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. HO Skills & Requirements · H.S. Diploma or GED Required · One of the following is required in addition to the high school diploma or GED: o Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g. o Diploma/Course/Certificate/associate degree/Etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program). o Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at hire. o One (1) year of direct patient care experience

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant will perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with patient data collection, obtaining vital signs, and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide high-quality care.