Patient Care Asst - Flex Team (Per Diem)

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

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin seeks a Patient Care Assistant to perform routine and specialized patient care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes Family Centered Care, cost-effectiveness, and age-appropriate care across patient populations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, CNA/MA program or BSN progression, and at least 1 year of direct patient care experience. Respiratory fit testing may be required for safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA/MA program or certification preferred.
• Currently enrolled in BSN with at least one clinical rotation completed by hire.
• Minimum of 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 abnormal findings.
• Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and family.
• Collaborate with multiple RNs to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs.
• Identify patient/family response to care and provide input to the RN for care plan modifications.
• Maintain accountability for personal development and contribute to others’ development.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Contribute to achieving hospital/unit goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing assistant program/certification

BSN enrollment/rotation

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.

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

Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.

To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org .

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.