Patient Care Assistant - PICU (FT, Days)

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support routine and specialized patient care under RN supervision in a fast-paced pediatric setting. You will collect data, document vitals, and work with the family to deliver developmentally appropriate care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to Family Centered Care principles. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, nursing assistant certification, and at least 1 year of direct patient care

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 (1) 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 the patient/family.
• Collaborate with multiple RNs to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs.
• Identify patient/family response to care and contribute to care planning.
• Provide input to the RN for the plan of care and its ongoing modification.
• Maintain accountability for personal development and contribute to staff development.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Support achievement of hospital/unit goals.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Collaboration with RN

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing assistant certification/NA program

BSN degree in progress (clinical rotation completed at hire)

Job description

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.

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.