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Patient Care Assistant II - Ben Taub - 6A MedNur - PT/Day
Harris Health
Houston (TX)
On-site
USD 28,000 - 35,000
Part time
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Job summary
A leading healthcare provider in Houston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to support patient care activities in a hospital setting. The role involves working closely with nursing staff to ensure patient needs are met effectively. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. This part-time position offers flexibility, including weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
- Two years related clinical experience required.
- Above average verbal communication skills needed.
Responsibilities
- Support patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Perform basic patient care activities and adhere to safety measures.
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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.
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Job Summary
The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is accountable for supporting patient care activities, under the supervision of a registered nurse, on inpatient nursing units. The PCA II works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care needs are met. The PCA II performs patient care activities, as delegated, and adheres to patient safety measures. The PCA II is proficient in the performance of basic patient care activities, medical terminology, communication, organizational, and computer skills. The PCA II demonstrates and role models personal and professional effectiveness.
Education
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or or GED plus technical skills/training appropriate to the specialty area.
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Nurse Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant; Nursing students actively attending an accredited nursing program are exempt of certification requirement provided a satisfactory completion of first clinical/foundations course.
- Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
- Aggression Management certification within 90 days of hire
- EKG, and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.
- Other certificates as required by unit/service/clinic.
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Proficiencies: Personal Computer, MS Word, Typing
Job Attributes
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical Terms
Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typePart-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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