Patient Care Assistant - Acute Care

Texas Children's Careers•Austin, TX

About The Position

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?

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or GED Required
One of the following is required in addition to the high school diploma or GED:
Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g.
Diploma/Course/Certificate/associate degree/Etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program).
Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at hire.
One (1) year of direct patient care experience.

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.