Night Patient Care Aide - Cardiac PCCU

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Night shift in the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit. You will support licensed nurses with essential patient care, vital signs, and safe transfers in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent), 3–5+ years of related experience, and current JPS-recognized BLS certification. Orientation within 90 days is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3 - 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Current JPS-recognized BLS certification maintained throughout employment.
• Unit Specific Competency Based Orientation within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care with consideration for age and developmental stage.
• Assists with patient care to minimize infection risk and protect the patient from injury.
• Records vital signs, I/O's, weights, and bedside testing in the patient record as directed by the licensed nurse.
• Delivers and obtains items from other hospital areas as required.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, procedures, ambulating and transfers of patients.
• Monitors equipment availability and stocks supplies per PAR levels.
• Monitors patients with restraints or suicide precautions and documents accordingly.
• Assists licensed nurse and acts within scope of practice per competency form.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment.

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Night shift in the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit. You will support licensed nurses with essential patient care, vital signs, and safe transfers in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent), 3–5+ years of related experience, and current JPS-recognized BLS certification. Orientation within 90 days is mandatory.