Patient Care Assistant - NICU 4 (Nights)

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support RNs in a fast-paced pediatric setting. You will perform routine and specialized patient care activities under the direction of the RN, incorporating family-centered care that is developmental and age-appropriate.

Key requirements include a HS diploma or GED, nursing assistant certification or enrollment in a BSN program with clinical rotation, and at least one year of direct patient care experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g., CNA, Medical Assistant, etc.).
• 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 and family data.
• Obtain and document vital signs and notify supervisor of abnormal findings.
• Provide high-quality patient care in collaboration with the RN and patient/family.
• Collaborate with RNs to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assistant certification

Clinical rotation

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing assistant credential program

BSN program with clinical rotation

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.