Patient Care Assistant - NICU 4 (Nights)

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

15h

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant performs a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Care incorporates Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population. The role is in the NICU 4 unit on nights.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• In addition to a high school diploma or GED, one of the following is required: completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification, such as a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program; current enrollment in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed by hire; or one year of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection and documentation of patient and family data.
• Obtain and document vital signs without using continuous physiologic monitors, and notify a professional of abnormal findings.
• Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient and family.
• Collaborate professionally with multiple RNs to prioritize workload based on patient and family needs.
• Assist in identifying patient and family responses to care provided.
• Provide input to the RN for developing and continually modifying the plan of care.
• Remain accountable for personal development and participate in the development of others.
• Demonstrate commitment to the team, flexibility, professional interpersonal and communication skills, and customer service skills.
• Participate in achieving hospital and unit goals.
• Undergo respiratory fit testing as a condition of successful candidacy, in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED