Patient Care Assistant - Bone Marrow Transplant (FT, Days)

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nurses in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will collect and document patient data, assist with vital signs, and work with the RN and family to deliver developmentally appropriate care.

You will join a team that values collaboration, safety, and patient-centered service, with opportunities to grow clinical skills and participate in care planning.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a formal nursing assistant program or certification is required.
• Either BSN student with one clinical rotation at hire or one year of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and documentation of patient and family data.
• Take vital signs and report abnormalities to the RN.
• Provide high-quality patient care in collaboration with the RN and family.
• Collaborate with RNs to prioritize workload based on patient needs.
• Identify patient/family responses to care and report findings.
• Contribute to development and modification of the care plan with the RN.
• Maintain accountability for personal and team development.
• Support a safe, positive patient care environment and comply with occupational health standards.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Nursing assistant program/certification

BSN enrollment with clinical rotation

Job description

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.