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At Houston Methodist the Patient CareAssistant (PCA) Student position is a Community In Schools (CIS)student 8week program in which incumbents should document whereapplicable care administered diagnostic measurements treatments andprocedures and demonstrate the ability to continuously progress inbasic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriatelyand carry out delegated tasks for agespecific diverse patientpopulation.
This position receives coaching from preceptorsRegistered Nurses (RN) and management and performs delegatedpatient care tasks under the supervision of the RN.
The PatientCare Assistant Extern position responds to the call light systemand records data established by policy and procedure and reportsobservations and patient problems to the licensed nurse.
PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Promotes apositive work environment with the interprofessional care team.Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests forassistance.
Works well with others to make contributions to thework effort as a whole escalating issues for problemresolution.
e. peertopeeraccountability.
SERVICEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Followsthe patient and familycentered care standards and provides directpatient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
Responds tothe call light system contacting nursing personnel as appropriateand follows through with meeting patientneeds.
Provides care topatients assigned within unitspecific defined limits or serves as asitter after validated specific competencies.
Practices in a mannerthat is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusionprinciples.
QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Documents whereapplicable care administered diagnostic measurements treatments andprocedures in accordance with established policies and procedureskeeping the safety of the patient in mind.
Provides care in amanner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusionprinciples.
FINANCE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Seeksopportunities to identify selfdevelopment needs on knowledge baseskill level and decisionmaking as necessary especially in areas ofquestion from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takesappropriate action.
Ensures own career discussions occur withappropriate management. Completes and updates the My DevelopmentPlan on an ongoing basis.
This jobdescription is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee willalso perform other reasonably related business / job duties asassigned.
Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job dutiesand responsibilities as the needarises.
EDUCATION
HighSchool diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GEDverification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completionof postsecondary education etc.
or Community In Schools (CIS) orWesley House program incumbents enrolled in a stateapprovedCertified Nursing Assistant program within one month ofhire.
WORKEXPERIENCE
None
LICENSESAND CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE SKILLSAND ABILITIES
SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS
WORKATTIRE
ONCALL*
TRAVEL
Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment
CompanyProfile :
Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals.
As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas MedicalCenter and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it hasevolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teachinghospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with acomprehensive residency program.
Two of Houston Methodists primaryacademic affiliates are among the nations leading health careorganizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterianHospital.
Houston Methodist also has affiliations with TexasA&M University and the University of Houston. With 948operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employeesHouston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousandsof patients from around the world.
HoustonMethodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of womenminorities disabled persons andveterans.
Equal EmploymentOpportunity
Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.
VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.
Last updated : 2024-05-07
Full Time
$36k-44k (estimate)
05/09/2024
05/16/2024
houstonmethodist.org
HOUSTON, TX
1,000 - 3,000
1919
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
MARC L BOOM
$5B - $10B
Houston Methodist is a nonprofit health care organization that provides patient care services.