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

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to patient care and community well-being. This role focuses on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Ideal for those passionate about healthcare, you will engage in vital patient care activities, advocate for patient needs, and contribute to a supportive team environment. With a commitment to professional growth and ongoing education, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to impact lives positively while being part of a legacy that has served the community for over 125 years.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal nurse aide course or medical assistant course.
• Must hold a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes by notifying healthcare team members.
• Engage in ongoing education and professional development.

Skills

Basic patient care skills

Effective communication

Patient-centered behaviors

Education

Certified Nurse Aide

Medical Assistant Certificate

Patient Care Technician Certificate

Accredited School of Nursing Graduate

Job description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many 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 and is committed to the provision of 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
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of professional nursing with documentation of basic nursing fundamentals from the school
• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• 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 and/or placement in the job from one of the following: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Demonstrate basic patient care skills and skills in the use of supplies and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with departmental personnel, nurses, physicians, patients, and families.
• Demonstrate patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

1. Perform specified patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including hygiene care, unsterile treatments, vital signs, and range of motion exercises. Assist with mobility and feeding, ensuring patient-centered care.
2. Serve as a patient advocate by responding to needs and requests, maintaining open communication, and respecting patient rights and confidentiality.
3. Monitor patient status and respond to changes by notifying healthcare team members.
4. Record activities such as vital signs and care outcomes accurately in accordance with nursing standards.
5. Maintain sanitation, infection control, safety, and proper use of supplies and equipment. Report and correct environmental or equipment deficiencies.
6. Escort patients, assist with cleaning, provide translation services if applicable, perform quality checks, and deliver specimens as needed.
7. Identify opportunities for process improvements and suggest changes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and patient satisfaction.
8. Engage in ongoing education and professional development, applying new knowledge to practice.
9. Stay informed about relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws affecting patient care, and develop internal controls to ensure compliance.

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