Patient Care Assistant/Patient Care Tech-Nursing Personnel Pool (PRN Varies)
About The Position
We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Unit Description It is the goal of the Nursing Personnel Pool department to assist with staffing needs throughout the hospital by providing supplemental Registered Nurses, Nurse Techs, Nurse Aides or Certified Nursing Assistants as requested by the nursing units. The Nursing Personnel Pool department assists with staffing licensed and non-licensed staff for Critical Care and Med-Surg departments Patient populations differ based on area staffed and the clinical clusters include: Med-Surg RN: 3E, 3W, GT/SCU, 4E, 4W, Cardiac ICCU, 5W, Med-Surg ICCU, SWCC, OPS, and Endoscopy Critical Care RN: MICU, TSICU, BICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, COPS, Endoscopy, SWCC, EC and PACU. Non-licensed staff: are assigned to nursing units throughout the hospital according to established clinical competency and identified needs. 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.
Requirements
- Applicant has completed Patient Care Tech course and presents Certification.
- Valid PCA certification through UMC (see Education Record)
- Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association
Responsibilities
- observing patients
- recording vital signs
- performing EKGs
- drawing labs
- non-sterile dressing changes
- removing IVs
- removing foley catheters
- reporting changes in patient conditions
Benefits
- Resilience program
- Emotional
- Physical
- Spiritual
- Financial
- Career
- Community
- On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
- Discounted Pharmacy Cost
- Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
- Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
- PTO & Extended Illness
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
