Patient Care Assistant - CICU

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to perform routine and specialized patient care activities under RN supervision in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes Family Centered Care, collaboration with RNs and patient families, and developmentally appropriate care for diverse populations. Respiratory fit testing may be required for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of formal nursing assistant educational program or CNA certification.
• BSN program enrollment with at least 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 RN of abnormal findings.
• Provide high-quality patient care in collaboration with the RN and family.
• Collaborate with multiple RNs to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs.
• Assist in identifying patient/family response to care provided.
• Contribute to development/modification of the plan of care with the RN input.
• Maintain accountability for personal development and assist in training others.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and professional communication and customer service.
• Support hospital/unit goals and safety standards.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Education

Nursing Assistant certification

Nursing Assistant program/diploma

Currently enrolled in BSN program

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.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

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.