Job DescriptionWe are searching for a Patient Care Assistant (WC PACU)- someone to 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 in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population Think you've got what it takes?
- Knowledge of nursing care
- Ability to perform tasks for numerous patients, communicate effectively, utilize monitoring equipment and basic patient care equipment
- Ok with weekdays (10am- 6pm)
Minimum Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- One of the following:
- Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (Diploma/Course/Certificate/associate's degree/Etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program) OR
- Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at the time of hire OR
- One (1) year of direct patient care experience
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Demonstrates 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
- Acts as a resource to new employees and other members of the team to ensure the delivery of quality patient care as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback
- Provides 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 pan of care
- Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients/families, visitors, peers and other health care team members as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback
- Demonstrates the ability to problem solve, identify appropriate resources, adapt to ongoing changes and handle conflict management with a professional and supportive attitude
- Maintains confidentiality concerning patients/family issues as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback
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 standardsAbout UsTexas Children's Hospital West Campus is Houston's first community hospital designed, built and equipped exclusively for children in one of the city's most rapidly growing communities in the area from Sugar Land to Bryan-College Station, Texas. Located at I-10 and Barker Cypress, our 515,007-square-foot hospital houses the only 24/7 pediatric emergency room in the Greater West Houston area, four operating rooms, 16-bed pediatric intensive care unit, 46 acute care beds, advanced imaging services including MRI and CT scans, a neurophysiology sleep lab, a pathology lab and a full-scale pharmacy.To join our community of 14,000+ 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.