Patient Care Assistant

Texas Children's Hospital Administrative Fellowship; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pediatric hospital as a Patient Care Assistant in The Woodlands, TX. You will perform specialized patient care activities under RN supervision, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care. Ideal candidates will possess a H.S. Diploma or GED, with experience in patient care or related clinical education.

Qualifications

• One year of direct patient care experience preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection and documentation of patient/family data.
• Obtain and document vital signs; notify RN of abnormal findings.
• Provide input to RN for the development of the care plan.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program

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Position: Patient Care Assistant

Talent Area: Patient Care Assistant

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: The Woodlands, TX, US

Department: WOO Acute Care Floor 5

Shift: Days

Job ID: 417308

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.

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Job Duties & 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.

Skills & 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.

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands is north Houston’s first true, free-standing pediatric hospital designed, equipped and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and adolescents. Hospital facilities include 24 emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms and acute care beds, as well as a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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