NICU Patient Care Assistant: Fast-Paced Team Support

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support RNs in a fast-paced pediatric setting. You will perform routine and specialized patient care activities under the direction of the RN, incorporating family-centered care that is developmental and age-appropriate.

Key requirements include a HS diploma or GED, nursing assistant certification or enrollment in a BSN program with clinical rotation, and at least one year of direct patient care experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g., CNA, Medical Assistant, etc.).
• Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at hire.
• One year of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and documentation of patient and family data.
• Obtain and document vital signs and notify supervisor of abnormal findings.
• Provide high-quality patient care in collaboration with the RN and patient/family.
• Collaborate with RNs to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assistant certification

Clinical rotation

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing assistant credential program

BSN program with clinical rotation

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support RNs in a fast-paced pediatric setting. You will perform routine and specialized patient care activities under the direction of the RN, incorporating family-centered care that is developmental and age-appropriate.

Key requirements include a HS diploma or GED, nursing assistant certification or enrollment in a BSN program with clinical rotation, and at least one year of direct patient care experience.