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HCA Houston Healthcare

<div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Introduction</h5>
Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Texas Orthopedic Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) RN Prog Care Clin Nurse Coord to join our healthcare family.<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h5>
Texas Orthopedic Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.</li><li>
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.</li><li>
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 
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401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) 
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock 
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Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. 
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Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more 
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Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts 
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Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships 
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Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) 
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Colleague recognition program 
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Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) 
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Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 
At Texas Orthopedic Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse&rsquo;s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life &ndash; for life &ndash; and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our RN Prog Care Clin Nurse Coord opportunity.<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary and Qualifications</h5>
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordinates all functions in the unit. In partnership with the management team, the CNC monitors and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies. The CNC serves as a resource for staff and supports an unparalleled patient experience.
What you will do in this role:
<ul><li>Partner with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver high quality, patient-centered care.</li><li>
Assist with admission and discharge processes.</li><li>
Partner with subject matter experts and leadership team to support improved outcomes and service.</li><li>
Provide coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance and engagement.</li><li>
Assist with staff scheduling.</li></ul><h6 class="jobSectionHeader">
What qualifications you will need:</h6><ul><li>
 Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma Required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
</li><li>1+ years applicable experience Required
</li><li>Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation</li><li>
Basic Life Support (BLS)</li></ul>
Opened in 1995, Texas Orthopedic Hospital was developed to provide high-quality, cost-effective, specialized orthopedic care in a streamlined environment focused on wellness, mobility and quick recovery. As one of the only specialty hospitals in the country focusing solely on orthopedics, Texas Orthopedic Hospital is pleased to offer all services conveniently located within one building. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is partially physician-owned and partners with Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P., the largest and most comprehensive association of private orthopedic surgeons in the Houston area and one of the largest in the nation. Our physicians are internationally renowned and as a result, patients at Texas Orthopedic Hospital receive precise diagnoses and the very latest in treatment options. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 
 
&quot;The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Prog Care Clin Nurse Coord opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</div>

Clinical Nurse Coordinator Patient Care Unit

<div>Strong Float Pool Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, you&rsquo;ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care&mdash;so you can focus on what you do best.
Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN Operating Room opening and continue to learn!
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary and Qualifications</h5>
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) Operating Room for our facility to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and we are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!
What You Will Do In Your Role:
 <ul><li>You will deliver high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the Operating Room during the designated shift.</li><li>
 You will monitor and evaluate nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serve as a resource person for staff, and model a commitment to the organization&rsquo;s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcome that contributes to overall departmental performance.</li></ul>
What qualifications you will need:
<ul><li><ul><li>Associate Degree in Nursing is required. BSN is preferred.</li><li>
Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date.</li><li>
 Current American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.</li><li>
CNOR is preferred</li><li>
1 year of experience in an Operating Room setting is required. Charge experience is preferred.</li></ul></li></ul>
Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
<ul><li>Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li>
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services</li><li>
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li>
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling</li><li>
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li>
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN Operating Room opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!</div>

Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN Operating Room

The Menninger Clinic

<div>8- or 12-hour shifts, every other weekend as needed 
Key Functions
 1. Provide oversight in delivery of nursing care on the assigned shift<div><ul><li>
Conduct rounds on every unit to assess, report and correct threats to safety; and ensures a work climate that encourages positive nursing staff morale, motivation and commitment</li><li>
Role model effective interdisciplinary collaboration</li><li>
Provide effective mentorship and supervision of assigned staff</li><li>
Leads response to any facility-related crisis</li><li>
Ensure effective orientation and staff development activities</li><li>
Daily staffing pattern matches hospital operational plan</li><li>
Ensures units are adequately and appropriately staffed</li></ul></div> 
 2. Exhibit leadership in professional practice<ul><li>
Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning</li><li>
Maintain active participation in professional organization</li><li>
Ensure current clinical knowledge and application to patient care</li><li>
Interprets unit acuity and adjusts patient care and staffing as needed; utilizes staffing advisory committee as guide</li><li>
Ensures effective written and verbal communication</li><li>
Incorporates evidence-based practice approach to patient care</li><li>
Ensures utilization of informatics for information management and technology</li></ul>
3. Supports organizational goals and interdepartmental operations<ul><li>
Relationship management</li><li>
Collaborates with clinical leaders to ensure continuity of patient care</li><li>
Leads quality and safety initiatives for the department and the organization</li><li>
Provides coverage for peers to meet the organizational needs</li><li>
Complete other nursing duties and projects as assigned</li><li>
Role models, professionalism, and demonstrates ownership of the House Supervisor duties</li></ul>
Education Required: Completion of a NLN or CCNE accredited nursing program.
Preferred : Master&rsquo;s Degree
License/Certification Required: Current license to practice as RN in State of Texas;
Preferred: Certification as a Nurse Executive or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse.
Experience: Three years of clinical experience in psychiatric nursing with demonstrated leadership and management skills. Prior experience in a managerial role such as charge nurse or supervisor.
Preferred: ANCC Credentials</div>

House Supervisor

East Houston Medical Center Wallisville

Staffing Coordinator &ndash; Healthcare (Full-Time)About East Houston Medical CenterEast Houston Medical Center is a patient-centered healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure safe staffing levels, excellent patient outcomes, and a supportive work environment for all employees.Position SummaryThe Staffing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating daily and long-range staffing for clinical and non-clinical departments, ensuring safe, cost-effective coverage that aligns with patient census and operational needs. This role manages schedules, handles call-ins and open shifts, collaborates with leadership on staffing decisions, and supports HR filing as needed to maintain regulatory compliance.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and master schedules for assigned departments, ensuring appropriate coverage for all shifts.</li><li>Monitor census, acuity, and staffing levels; proactively adjust assignments and staff mix to meet patient care and operational needs.</li><li>Respond promptly to call-ins, absences, and shift changes; fill open shifts using PRN, float pool, and approved agency staff according to policy.</li><li>Communicate staffing changes and variances to department leaders (e.g., DON, Nurse Managers, HR, Payroll) in a timely manner.</li><li>Track attendance, tardiness, and unscheduled absences and provide reports to managers per facility policy.</li><li>Process and document PTO and schedule change requests in accordance with established guidelines.</li><li>Maintain accurate data in scheduling/timekeeping systems and collaborate with Payroll to support accurate time and pay.</li><li>Support recruitment activities as needed, including posting positions, coordinating interviews, and assisting with pre-boarding/onboarding tasks.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal staffing policies, union/contract terms (if applicable), and federal and state labor regulations (e.g., overtime, rest periods).</li><li>Prepare routine and ad-hoc staffing reports and metrics for leadership (e.g., open shifts, overtime, agency utilization).</li><li>Provide courteous, professional customer service to staff, leaders, and external partners.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>High school diploma or GED required, associate&rsquo;s or bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.</li><li>Minimum 2 years of experience in staffing, scheduling, or HR coordination; prior healthcare or 24/7 operation experience strongly preferred.</li><li>Experience using workforce scheduling or timekeeping systems (Homebase, ,ADP, or similar).</li><li>Working knowledge of staffing practices, overtime rules, and basic labor regulations.</li><li>Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to build positive relationships with staff at all levels.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfort with learning new software systems.</li></ul>Schedule<ul><li>Full-time, primarily Monday&ndash;Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed to support staffing operations.</li></ul>Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hourWork Location: In person

Staffing Coordinator – Healthcare (Full-Time)

Houston Methodist

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital
 
 
 We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role!  We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available across various shifts, including [day shift 7am &ndash; 7pm, night shift 7pm &ndash; 7am].  By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability.  Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including [PCA, Unit Admin Assistant, PCA Specialist]. If you&rsquo;re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today!
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) position is responsible for functioning as novice to competent and demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned age-specific, diverse patient population, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The PCA position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
 
 
 
 FLSA STATUS
 
 
 
 Non-exempt
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 EDUCATION
 
 
 
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 High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
 
 
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 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
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 Must complete one of the following:
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 PCA externship
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 PCA internal internship
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 Six months of direct patient care experience
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 Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
 
 
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 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
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 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
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 SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
 
 
 
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 Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
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 Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
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 Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
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 Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
 
 
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 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
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 Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
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 Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
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 Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
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 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
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 Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
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 Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor, licensed nurse, or management.
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 Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
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 Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
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 Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
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 Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
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 Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
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 Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
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 Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
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 Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
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 Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
 
 
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 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
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 WORK ATTIRE
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 Uniform: No
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 Scrubs: Yes
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 Business professional: No
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 Other (department approved): Yes
 
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 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
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 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
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 On Call* No
 
 
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 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
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 Travel specifications may vary by department**
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 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
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 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
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 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</div>

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) – Multiple Openings

Texas Children's Hospital

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant for our Flex Team- someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting. In this position, you&rsquo;ll 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.
 
 
 Will float to EC, Acute Care, and Critical Care.
 
 
 Think you&rsquo;ve got what it takes?
 
 
 
 Shifts available:
 
 
 
 Nights 7p-7a
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
 One of the following required addition to the high school diploma or GED
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g. Diploma/Course/Certificate/Associates Degree/etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program)
 </li>
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 Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at the time of hire
 </li>
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 One (1) year of direct patient care experience
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
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 Assists with the collection and documentation of patient/family data
 </li>
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 Provides high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family
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 Assists in identifying patient/family response to care provided responsibilities
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 Maintains accountability for development of self and participates in development of others
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 Demonstrates commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal communication, and customer service skills
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 Participates in achieving hospital/unit goals.
 
 
 
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 About Us
 
 
 
 Since 1954, Texas Children&rsquo;s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children&rsquo;s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News &amp; World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city&rsquo;s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
 
 
 Texas Children&rsquo;s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children &rsquo; s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children &rsquo; s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children &rsquo; s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children &rsquo; s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children&rsquo;s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children &rsquo; s Health Plan, the nation &rsquo; s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children &rsquo; s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children &rsquo; s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children &rsquo; s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
 
 
 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
 
 
 Texas Children&rsquo;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.
</div>

Patient Care Assistant - Flex Team

Fresenius Medical Care

<div></div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">PURPOSE AND SCOPE:</h1>
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</h1>
Patient Related
Education:<ul><li>
Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul>
Treatment:<ul><li>
Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>
Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.</li><li>
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
</li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
</li><li>Monitor patients&rsquo; response to dialysis therapy.</li><li>
Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing &amp; sitting blood pressure</li><li>
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
</li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>
Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients&rsquo; dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
</li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
</li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
</li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>
Evaluate patients&rsquo; vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
</li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
</li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
</li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.</li></ul>
Staff Related<ul><li>
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li></ul>
Education/Communication:<ul><li>
Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li></ul><ul><li>
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>
Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul>
RECORD KEEPING:<ul><li>
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
</li><li>Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
</li></ul>omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.<ul><li>
Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
</li><li>Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
</li><li>Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
</li><li>Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.</li></ul> 
INFECTION CONTROL:<ul><li>
Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
</li><li>Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
</li><li>Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
</li><li>Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.</li></ul> 
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:
<ul><li>Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
</li><li>Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li>
Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
</li><li>Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.</li><li>
Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
</li><li>Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.</li><li>
Assists with coordination of transition to patient&rsquo;s modality choice.
</li><li>Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:</h1><ul><li>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee</li></ul>
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.<ul><li>
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
</li><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and &quot;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:</h1><ul><li>
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.</li><li>
Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.</li><li>
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:</h1><ul><li>
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.</li><li>
Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

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