Patient Care Assistant - NICU 2 (Dayshift)

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Assistant to perform routine and specialized patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes Family Centered Care, cost-effectiveness, and age-appropriate care across patient populations.

Responsibilities include data collection, vital signs, collaboration with RNs, and contributing to care plans. You will work in a fast-paced environment and participate in ongoing professional development and team goals.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational 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 the collection and documentation of patient/family data.
• Obtains and documents vital signs and notifies supervising RN of abnormal findings.
• Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and the patient/family.
• Collaborate with multiple RNs to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs.
• Assist in identifying patient/family response to care provided.
• Contribute to development and modification of the plan of care with the RN.
• Maintain accountability for personal development and participate in the development of others.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Support hospital/unit goals.
• All candidates may be required to undergo respiratory fit testing per occupational health standards.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant certification

BSN program with one clinical rotation completed at hire

Job description

We are searching for a 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.