Supplemental Patient Care Assistant II

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to support patient care on inpatient units under the supervision of a registered nurse. The PCA II assists with basic patient care activities and collaborates with the care team to meet patient needs.

The role emphasizes patient safety, communication, and proficiency in medical terminology, with a weekend/holiday schedule and flexible hours as required.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); nursing students in approved program may be exempt from certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from an AHA-approved program is required.
• Aggression Management certification due within 90 days of hire.
• EKG and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care activities under supervision of a registered nurse on inpatient units.
• Collaborate with charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient care needs are met.
• Demonstrate adherence to patient safety measures and effective communication.

Skills

Verbal communication

Patient care basics

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA or CMA certification

Tools

MS Word

Typing

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is accountable for supporting patient care activities, under the supervision of a registered nurse, on inpatient nursing units. The PCA II works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care needs are met. The PCA II performs patient care activities, as delegated, and adheres to patient safety measures. The PCA II is proficient in the performance of basic patient care activities, medical terminology, communication, organizational, and computer skills. The PCA II demonstrates and role models personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School diploma or or GED plus technical skills/training appropriate to the specialty area.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant; Nursing students actively attending an accredited nursing program are exempt of certification requirement provided a satisfactory completion of first clinical/foundations course.
• Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
• Aggression Management certification within 90 days of hire
• EKG, and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.
• Other certificates as required by unit/service/clinic.

Work Experience

Two (2) years related clinical experience (experience in nursing program clinical rotations is applicable)

Communication Skills

Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)

Proficiencies

Personal Computer, MS Word, Typing

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical Terms

Work Schedule

Weekends, Holidays, Flexible