Patient Care Assistant - Acute Care

Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant (Acute Care)- someone 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 have multiple shifts open - full time days, full time nights, and part time nights Think you've got what it takes?

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing care
• Ability to perform tasks for numerous patients, communicate effectively, utilize monitoring equipment and basic patient care equipment
• Ok with every other weekend commitment
• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (Diploma/Course/Certificate/associate's degree/Etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program) OR
• Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at the time of hire OR
• One (1) year of direct patient care experience

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates 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
• Acts as a resource to new employees and other members of the team to ensure the delivery of quality patient care as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback
• Provides 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 pan of care
• Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients/families, visitors, peers and other health care team members as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback
• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve, identify appropriate resources, adapt to ongoing changes and handle conflict management with a professional and supportive attitude
• Maintains confidentiality concerning patients/family issues as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees