Inpatient PCA II — Compassionate Care, Flexible Schedule

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to support patient care activities on inpatient units under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The PCA II works with the charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient care needs are met, demonstrating basic clinical and computer skills and professional conduct. The role requires a High School diploma or GED with technical training, two years of related clinical experience, and certifications such as CNA, CMA,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus technical skills/training appropriate to the specialty area.
• Certification: CNA/CMA/EMT-B; BLS; Aggression Management within 90 days; EKG/Phlebotomy competency within 6 months where applicable.
• Two years related clinical experience; nursing rotations acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care activities under RN supervision on inpatient units.
• Perform delegated care activities and adhere to patient safety measures.
• Demonstrate basic patient care skills, medical terminology, communication, and computer proficiency.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Medical Terms

MS Word

Typing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical skills training

Tools

MS Word

Typing

Computers

Job description

Harris Health System, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to support patient care activities on inpatient units under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The PCA II works with the charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient care needs are met, demonstrating basic clinical and computer skills and professional conduct. The role requires a High School diploma or GED with technical training, two years of related clinical experience, and certifications such as CNA, CMA,