Patient Care Assistant I-LBJ Hospital-Nights

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I for LBJ Hospital, primarily during night shifts. The role involves supporting patient care under the supervision of registered nurses in a dynamic hospital environment. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications, ensuring compassionate and effective patient support.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or technical skills/training.
• Certification as a Nurse Assistant or Medical Assistant required.
• One year of related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care activities under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform basic patient care activities as delegated.
• Ensure adherence to patient safety measures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Patient Care Assistant I-LBJ Hospital-Nights

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Job Description

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

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Job Description

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:

The Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) is accountable for supporting patient care activities, under the supervision of a registered nurse, in the clinic setting and on inpatient nursing units. The PCA I works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care needs are met. The PCA I performs patient care activities, as delegated, and adheres to patient safety measures. The PCA I is competent in the performance of basic patient care activities, medical terminology, communication, organizational, and computer skills. The PCA I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:
• Education:High School diploma or GED or technical skills/training appropriate to the specialty area.
• Licensure/Certification: a) Certified Nurse Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant. Nursing students actively attending an accredited nursing program or who have graduated are exempt of certification requirement provided a satisfactory completion of first clinical/foundations course. If hired prior to January 2021, certification is not required.
• Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart
  
  

Association (AHA) approved program.

• Other certificates as required by unit/service/clinic.
• Work Experience: One (1) Year Work Experience related clinical experience preferred.
• Skills/Knowledge: SAMA certification within 90 days of hire.
  
  

EKG, and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as

applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.

Special Requirements

• Communication Skills:
  
  

Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

• Other Skills:
  
  

Medical Terms PC

• Work Schedule:
  
  

Weekends Holidays Flexible

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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