Patient Care Assistant - Surgical MedSurg - Nights

JOB SUMMARY

AtHouston Methodist the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) position isresponsible for functioning as novice to competent and demonstratesbasic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriatelyand carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assignedagespecific diverse patient population assisting in the delivery ofpatient care and services under the supervision of a licensednurse.

This position conducts hourly rounding to ensure patientneeds are met and records data established by policy and procedureand reports observations and patient problems to the licensednurse.

The PCA position performs basic patient care activities ofdaily living (ADLs) within unitspecific defined limits and jobscope such as assistance with patient elimination hygiene comfortsafety nutrition and progress activity and practices Patient andFamily Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICAREvalues.

PRIMARY JOBRESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities labeled EFcapture those duties that are essential functions of thejob.

PEOPLE25%

Promotes a positive workenvironment with the interprofessional care team. Participates inteamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance.

Workswell with others to make contributions to the work effort as awhole and facilitates problem resolution.(EF)

Interacts with peers staff and physiciansin a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages opencommunication to achieve mutual understanding.

Communication topromote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear andprofessional. Collaborates with all members of theinterprofessional team by actively communicating and reportingpertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.(EF)

Conducts self in a manner that iscongruent with cultural diversity equity and inclusion principles.Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores foremployee engagement i.

e. peertopeer accountability.(EF)

SERVICE25%

Follows the patient andfamilycentered care standards and provides direct patient careunder the direction of a registered nurse.

Documents whereapplicable care administered diagnostic measurements treatments andprocedures in accordance with established policies and proceduresand cultural diversity and inclusion principles.

Responds to thecall light system contacting nursing personnel as appropriate andfollows through with meeting patient needs.(EF)

Assists with maintaining cleaning andstocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit.May serve as an inhouse courier which may include retrieving bloodhand delivering labs tele boxes etc.

Organizes the workflowproblemsolves basic and routine matters and manages multipleongoing priorities seeking guidance and assistance from preceptorlicensed nurse or management. (EF)

Contributestowards improving department scores for patient satisfactionthrough peertopeer accountability i.e. bedside shifthandoff / report. (EF)

QUALITY / SAFETY35%

• Reports observations conditionsand problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desiredpatient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and familieskeeping the safety of the patient in mind.(EF)
• Provides appropriate handoff at change ofshift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate promotingpatientcentered care. (EF)
• Conducts hourlyrounding to ensure patient needs are met (four Ps). Reports nearmisses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care teamto improve patient safety. (EF)
• Contributestowards improving quality and safety scores through peertopeeraccountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such aspressure injuries patient falls and hospitalacquired infections.(EF)

FINANCE10%

• Assists with patient and staffingneeds (floats) across the service line or hospital as competenciesallow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.(EF)
• Utilizes resources with cost effectivenessand value creation in mind. Selfmotivated to independently managetime effectively and prioritize daily tasks minimizing incidentalovertime assisting coworkers as needed.(EF)

GROWTH / INNOVATION5%

• Offers innovative solutions inperformance improvement projects and shared governance activities.(EF)
• Seeks opportunities to identifyselfdevelopment needs on knowledge base skill level anddecisionmaking as necessary especially in areas of question frompreceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriateaction.

Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriatemanagement. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on anongoing basis. (EF)

This jobdescription is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee willalso perform other reasonably related business / job duties asassigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job dutiesand responsibilities as the needarises.

EDUCATIONREQUIREMENTS

o High School diploma or equivalenteducation (examples include : GED verification of homeschoolequivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary educationetc.)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

oMust complete one of the following :

o PCAexternship

o PCA internalinternship

o Six months of direct patient careexperience

o Enrolled in a school of nursingprogram with a completed first clinicalrotation

CERTIFICATIONSLICENSES AND REGISTRATIONSREQUIRED

o American HeartAssociation Basic Life Support (BLS)

o ForSkilled Nursing Facility(SNF) / Rehab departments only CertifiedNursing Assistant (CNA)

KNOWLEDGESKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

oDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safelyperform the assigned job determined through ongoing skillscompetency assessments and performanceevaluations

o Sufficient proficiency in speakingreading and writing the English language necessary to perform theessential functions of this job especially with regard toactivities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity

o Ability to effectively communicatewith patients physicians family members and coworkers in a mannerconsistent with a customer service focus and application ofpositive language principles

o Performs basicpatient care activities of daily living (ADL’s) withinunit specific defined limits and job scope such as assistance withpatient elimination hygiene comfort safety nutrition and progressactivity

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

Work AttireYes / No

Uniform No

ScrubsYes

Business professionalNo

Other (dept approved) Yes

OnCall* No

Note thatemployees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (i.e.Disaster Severe Weather Event etc.) regardless of selectionabove

Travel

May require travelwithin No

Houston Metropolitanarea

May require traveloutside No

of Houston Metropolitanarea

Travel specifications may vary bydepartment.

Please note anyother special considerations to this job :

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.