Patient Care Technician (Nursing Assistant) - Nursing Resource Pool (3p to 11p)

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Town of Texas, Houston (WI, TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed healthcare institution is seeking compassionate individuals to join their dedicated team in providing exceptional patient care. The role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient comfort and outcomes in a respected cancer care center. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferably experience in direct patient care. Join a team committed to excellence in healthcare and patient satisfaction.

Benefits

Referral Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in direct patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.
• Assists in daily living activities and ensures patient comfort.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Assisting in Daily Living Activities

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Patient Care Equipment

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably at least one year of recent experience working in direct patient care. Must be able to work 3pm to 11pm five days per week including rotating weekends/holidays.

Summary
Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.

Scope
Impacts patient comfort and outcome of care.

Essential Job Functions
Acts as member of a multidisciplinary team that identifies and addresses patient care needs. Assists in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, admit/discharge and obtaining vital signs. Updates and retrieves patient information. Ensures patient environment is maintained in a clean, safe and orderly manner. Acts as part of an assigned care team.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience
Preferred: Experience in an acute care setting as a Nursing Assistant.

Licensure/Certification
Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Other
Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 174751
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Evening/Night, Rotating, Varied, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No

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