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patient care assistant

Texas Children's Hospital

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant&mdash; 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.
 
 
 Think you&rsquo;ve got what it takes?
 
 
 
 Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist with the collection and documentation of patient/family data
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in identifying patient/family response to care provided
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain accountability for development of self and participates in development of others
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals
 
 
 
 </li>
 </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.
 
 
 
 
 Skills &amp; Requirements
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 H.S. Diploma or GED Required
 </li>
 <li>
 One of the following is required in addition to the high school diploma or GED:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g.
 </li>
 <li>
 Diploma/Course/Certificate/associate degree/Etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program).
 </li>
 <li>
 Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at hire.
 </li>
 <li>
 One (1) year of direct patient care experience.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 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 - ACHD

Houston Methodist

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Novice position is Patient Care Technician (PCT) graduate, or an internal internship, and is an entry level position in which incumbents should document, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures and demonstrate the ability to continuously progress in basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age-specific, diverse patient population. This position receives coaching from preceptors, Registered Nurses (RN) and management and performs delegated patient care tasks under the supervision of the RN. The PCA Novice position responds to the call light system and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions. The PCA Novice position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
<div>FLSA STATUS 
Non-exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li><ul><li>Must be one of the following: graduate of the Patient Care Tech (PCT) program internal employee participating in the Houston Methodist PCA immersion program/ internship Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an approved credentialing certification agency
</li></ul></li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 1 month
</li></ul> 
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>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
</li><li>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
</li>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 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
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.
</li><li>Seeks guidance from interprofessional health care team, when needed, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes. Follows channels of communication for effective problem solving.
</li><li>Applies expected behaviors and actions with team members which contribute to improvement of department score for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to department score for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
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.
</li><li>Provides care to patients assigned within unit-specific, defined limits. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
</li><li>Applies expected behaviors and actions to improve quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to meeting department financial targets.
</li><li>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.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
<ul>
WORK ATTIRE<li><ul><li>
Uniform: No
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li> 
ON-CALL* 
<li><ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div>QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li><ul><li>Must be one of the following: graduate of the Patient Care Tech (PCT) program internal employee participating in the Houston Methodist PCA immersion program/ internship Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an approved credentialing certification agency
</li></ul></li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 1 month 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women&rsquo;s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Patient Care Assistant Novice - IMU

<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>
 <li>
 Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at the time of hire
 </li>
 <li>
 One (1) year of direct patient care experience
 
 
 
 </li>
 </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:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assists with the collection and documentation of patient/family data
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in identifying patient/family response to care provided responsibilities
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintains accountability for development of self and participates in development of others
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrates commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal communication, and customer service skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Participates in achieving hospital/unit goals.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital
 
 
 Full Time Days
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Flex 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 Flex 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.
 
 
 
 Full Time Days
 
 
 
 
 FLSA STATUS
 
 
 
 Non-exempt
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 EDUCATION
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Two years acute care hospital experience or completion of PCA externship
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
 </li>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
 </li>
 <li>
 NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assists with patient and staffing needs, floating across the hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 WORK ATTIRE
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Uniform: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Scrubs: Yes
 </li>
 <li>
 Business professional: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Other (department approved): Yes
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
 </li>
 <li>
 On Call* No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel specifications may vary by department**
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
 </li>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
 </li>
 <li>
 NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</div>

Patient Care Assistant (PCA)- Flex

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Willowbrook 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
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 </li>
 <li>
 Must complete one of the following:
 </li>
 <li>
 PCA externship
 </li>
 <li>
 PCA internal internship
 </li>
 <li>
 Six months of direct patient care experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 WORK ATTIRE
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Uniform: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Scrubs: Yes
 </li>
 <li>
 Business professional: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Other (department approved): Yes
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
 </li>
 <li>
 On Call* No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel specifications may vary by department**
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</div>

Patient Care Assistant - Multiple Openings

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant&mdash; 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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 Full-time and part-time opportunities available across both day and night shifts.
 
 
 
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 Job Duties &amp; 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 &amp; 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.
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Patient Care Assistant - OB Critical Care

Indiana Fertility Institute

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 If you have experience as a
 
 Medical Receptionist/Patient Care Assistant
 
 and a passion for women's health, we have an exciting opportunity for you! This role welcomes patients with a warm greeting, assists with patient requests for services and related inquiries, and operates necessary front office equipment to ensure high-quality patient relations.
 
 
 
 Hours: 8:00am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, 2 weekends per month (Saturday and Sunday), and holiday rotation will be required.
 
 
 
 
 Essential Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Answer incoming calls, direct them appropriately, and assist patients as needed&mdash;ensuring consistent communication between the lab, onsite physician, and staff, while upholding our standards for patient care and confidentiality.
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 Schedule and confirm patient appointments, follow-up visits, and physician referrals.
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 Professionally handle phone inquiries and route calls to the appropriate personnel.
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 Welcome and assist visitors, determine the purpose of their visit, and guide them to the appropriate staff member.
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 Maintain and update medical charts, reports, and correspondence accurately.
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 Conduct patient interviews to complete insurance documentation and privacy forms.
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 Perform additional duties, special projects, or tasks as assigned.
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 Help with room turnover, ensuring there are adequate supplies available at all times.
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 Assist with patient transport.
 
 
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 Education And Skills Necessary
 
 
 
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 High School Diploma or GED is required
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 Two (2) years of Medical Administrative or Call Center experience preferred
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 Bilingual - Spanish a PLUS!
 
 
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 Why You'll Love Working Here &ndash; Our Amazing Benefits
 
 
 
 
 Comprehensive Health Coverage:
 
 Medical, dental, and vision plans for our full-time employees, along with complimentary basic life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and long-term disability insurance.
 
 FREE employee only healthcare coverage option is also available.
 
 
 
 
 Family Building Support:
 
 Take advantage of our comprehensive fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support to help grow your family.
 
 
 
 Paid Parental Leave:
 
 Generous maternity, paternity, and partner leave so you can focus on what matters most.
 
 
 
 Plenty of Paid Time Off:
 
 Start with
 
 18 days of PTO annually
 
 and enjoy
 
 11 paid holidays,
 
 including one floating holiday to use as you choose!
 
 
 
 Retirement Ready:
 
 Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a competitive company match and full vesting after just 2 years.
 
 
 
 Lifestyle Spending Account:
 
 Access a company-funded account to reimburse expenses that boost your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
 
 
 
 Health Savings Account (HSA):
 
 If eligible, enjoy regular employer contributions to your HSA with every paycheck.
 
 
 
 Rewards for Connections:
 
 Earn extra money with our
 
 Employee Referral Program
 
 &mdash;your network is invaluable!
 
 
 
 Growth Opportunities:
 
 We support your career with continuing education reimbursement and dedicated time off for professional development.
 
 
 
 Premium Calm Health Subscription:
 
 Enjoy a
 
 free premium Calm Health app subscription
 
 to support your mental wellness.
 
 
 
 Emotional &amp; Work-Life Support:
 
 Through our
 
 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
 
 with SupportLinc, you'll have access to emotional well-being and work-life resources whenever you need them.
 
 
 
 Extra Peace of Mind:
 
 Explore additional coverage options including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance, to suit your needs.
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Medical Receptionist and Patient Care Assistant

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