Patient Care Assistant - P4 Cardiac Progressive Care Unit - Nights

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Night shift in the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit. You will support licensed nurses with essential patient care, vital signs, and safe transfers in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent), 3–5+ years of related experience, and current JPS-recognized BLS certification. Orientation within 90 days is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3 - 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Current JPS-recognized BLS certification maintained throughout employment.
• Unit Specific Competency Based Orientation within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care with consideration for age and developmental stage.
• Assists with patient care to minimize infection risk and protect the patient from injury.
• Records vital signs, I/O's, weights, and bedside testing in the patient record as directed by the licensed nurse.
• Delivers and obtains items from other hospital areas as required.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, procedures, ambulating and transfers of patients.
• Monitors equipment availability and stocks supplies per PAR levels.
• Monitors patients with restraints or suicide precautions and documents accordingly.
• Assists licensed nurse and acts within scope of practice per competency form.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment.

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - P4 Cardiac Progressive Care Unit - Nights

Who We Are JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS? We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org. To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.

• Requisition Number: 46399
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Division: CRITICAL CARE
• Compensation Type: Hourly
• Job Category: Patient Care Support
• Hours Worked: 7pm-7am
• Location: JPS Patient Care Pavilion
• Shift Worked: Night

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for performing technical and clerical duties associated with the care and treatment of patients.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

• Performs basic patient care with consideration for age and developmental stage.
• Assists with patient care in a way that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection, accidental contamination, and protects the patient from injury or harm.
• Obtains and records vital signs, I/O's, weights, bedside testing, and documents in the patient record as directed by the license nurse.
• Delivers and obtains items from other areas of the hospital as required.
• Prepares and assists with admissions, discharges, procedures, ambulating and transfers of patients.
• Assists in monitoring adequate availability of equipment and stocking of supplies and equipment according to established PAR levels.
• Monitors patients with restraints or on suicide precautions and documents as directed.
• Assists and performs activities as assigned by the licensed nurse and within the scope of practice as outlined in the skills competency form.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• OR
• 3 - 5 plus years of relevant work experience.
• AND
• Current JPS recognized BLS certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of Unit Specific Competency Based Orientation Program within the first 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

Location Address: 1575 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States