Patient Care Assistant - Bone Marrow Transplant (Nights)

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Aid in the collection and documentation of patient/family data.

Obtain and document vital signs (without the use of continuous physiologic monitors).

Notify the professional of any 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 the 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 responses 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 the development of self and participate in the development of others.

Demonstrate commitment to teamwork, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals.

Skills & Requirements

• H.S. 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.

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education, and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world.

We have a comprehensive health care network including:

• The 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’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births;
• Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston;
• Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston;
• Texas Children’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’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children;
• Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country;
• Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children;
• A global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world.

Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse, and successful pediatric programs in the nation.