Patient Care Assistant - Hospitalist B - Fulltime Days (7am-7pm)

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking compassionate individuals to join their patient care team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care under the supervision of registered nurses. With a commitment to community health, you will engage in vital patient care activities, advocate for patient needs, and ensure a safe environment. This opportunity not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to contribute to a legacy of care, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nurse aide course or medical assistant course is required.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program or completed job-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities under RN supervision, including hygiene and vital signs.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition.

Skills

Patient care skills

Effective communication

Patient-centered behaviors

Education

Certified Nurse Aide

Medical Assistant Certificate

Patient Care Technician Certificate

Job description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or in other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn, and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job — it’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Performs specified patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse, committed to providing patient-centered/patient-valued care.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Must have completed or hold one of the following:
• A formal nurse aide course
• A current certified nurse aide registry
• A medical assistant course
• A current medical assistant certificate
• A patient care technician course
• A current patient care technician certificate

Additionally, must be enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited nursing program with appropriate documentation, or have completed Parkland's job-specific training program.

Experience

None required.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire or placement from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Demonstrate basic patient care skills and proficiency with supplies and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
• Exhibit patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

1. Perform patient care activities under RN supervision, including hygiene, unsterile treatments, vital signs, and range of motion exercises, ensuring patient-centered care.
2. Act as a patient advocate, responding to needs and respecting rights and confidentiality.
3. Monitor patient status, respond to changes, and assist in care handling.
4. Accurately document activities such as vital signs and feeding outcomes.
5. Maintain sanitation, infection control, and safety standards; monitor environment and equipment.
6. Escort patients, perform quality checks, and deliver specimens to support patient care.
7. Identify and recommend improvements in work processes to enhance effectiveness and satisfaction.
8. Engage in ongoing education and professional development.
9. Understand and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies, ensuring compliance and proper controls.

Note: Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination and is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.