Patient Care Assistant - Neurology (PT, Days)

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to support the Registered Nurse and deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital environment. You will assist with data collection, document vital signs, and collaborate with the RN and family to ensure a safe, cost-effective plan of care.

A CNA certification or nursing assistant program is required, along with at least one year of direct patient care experience.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA program or certification.
• Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at hire.
• One year of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and documentation of patient/family data.
• Obtain and document vital signs and notify supervisor of abnormalities.
• Provide high-quality patient care in collaboration with the RN and patient/family.
• Collaborate with multiple RNs to prioritize workload based on patient needs.
• Assist in identifying patient/family response to care.
• Provide input to the RN for development and modification of the care plan.
• Maintain accountability for self-development and contribute to team goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism and customer service skills.
• Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals.
• Undergo respiratory fit testing as required.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA program or certification

BSN program (enrolled)

Job description

We are searching for a part-time 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.

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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.