Patient Care Assistant Specialist Full Time (Nights)
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Baytown
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Specialist
position, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, functions as
an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge necessary to
communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant
level tasks for assigned patient populations, for providing high
quality support of patient care and services. This position
exercises sound judgement and executes proficient clinical skills
necessary for assisting with patient-care procedures. The PCA
Specialist 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. Other duties for this position include
independently and expertly performing the duties and
responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to PCAs,
training and orienting others.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are
essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE - 25%
- Promotes a positive work environment that actively assists
interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results.
Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole, by leading and
initiating problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates
teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding
positively to requests for assistance. (EF)
- Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health
care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient
care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Teaches peers
to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions
and follows up consistently. Facilitates open, professional,
communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by
example. (EF)
- Independently executes the duties and responsibilities of
preceptor, serves as a clinical resource in the department, using
advanced skills and competencies, guiding and mentoring colleagues'
though processes in order to provide optimal patient care. Provides
structured feedback with examples. (EF)
- Initiates contributions towards improvement of department
scores for turnover/retention/employee satisfaction on unit-based
scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability. (EF)
SERVICE - 25%
- Role models 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. (EF)
- 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 work flow,
problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple
ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor,
licensed nurse, or management. (EF)
- Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer
accountability, towards improving department score for patient
satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, i.e. bedside shift
handoff/report. (EF)
QUALITY/SAFETY - 35%
- 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. (EF)
- Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient
bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered
care. (EF)
- Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four
P's). Reports near misses and collaborates with the
interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
(EF)
- Contributes to identification of corrective action and
improvement activities, impacting quality and safety targets on the
unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability,
reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional
team. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure
injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections. (EF)
FINANCE - 10%
- Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the
service line or hospital as competencies allow. (EF)
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Role models
effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the
overall demands of the unit. (EF)
GROWTH/INNOVATION - 5%
- Develops skills of team members and continually assists with
improving skills, performance and outcomes. Fosters a positive and
constructive patient care environment by engaging co-workers in
learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with
department objectives. (EF)
- Offers innovative solutions through participation in
performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an
on-going basis, including the development of advanced skills.
(EF)
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include:
GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full
completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Three years acute care hospital or post-acute care experience
or two years Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic experience or
Graduate Nurse (GN) who will be retaking the NCLEX for RN
licensure
Keywords: Houston Methodist, Baytown , Patient Care Assistant Specialist Full Time (Nights), Other , Baytown, Texas
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