Patient Care Assistant - Team-Driven, Fast-Paced Support

TCH Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Austin, Texas, seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support routine and specialized patient care under the supervision of an RN. You will collect data, document vital signs, and participate in implementing Family Centered Care that is efficient and age-appropriate for our patient population.

Responsibilities include collaboration with RNs to prioritize workload, identify patient/family responses, and contribute to the care plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a formal nursing assistant program or CNA/MA-like certification.
• Currently enrolled in a BSN degree with one clinical rotation completed at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and documentation of patient/family data.
• Obtain and document vital signs and notify RN of abnormal findings.
• Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and patient/family.
• Collaborate with multiple RNs to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs.
• Assist in identifying patient/family response to care and contribute to the care plan.
• Maintain accountability for own development and participate in developing others.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and professional interpersonal skills.
• Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Nursing assistant program/certification

BSN enrollment (clinical rotation completed at hire)

Job description

TCH Medical Center in Austin, Texas, seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support routine and specialized patient care under the supervision of an RN. You will collect data, document vital signs, and participate in implementing Family Centered Care that is efficient and age-appropriate for our patient population.

Responsibilities include collaboration with RNs to prioritize workload, identify patient/family responses, and contribute to the care plan.