Patient Care Assistant-Ortho Neuro

Job Description

 

Primarily responsible for the delivery of non-clinical care to all adult and or pediatric patients. Responsible for delivery of clinical care as delegated by licensed nurses and within the scope of practice. Responsible for promoting positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families and other visitors.

 

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

Full Time 6:00am to 6:00pm 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS· Follows expected workflows and processes set up for the delivery of non-clinical and clinical care.· Demonstrates positive effective communication, including education with patients and families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and professional communications       skills.· Provide a safe environment for patients, families and co-workers, including handwashing, and adherence to infection control policies.· Demonstrate professionalism including current AED’s and other competencies, following dress code policies, participation in orientation of new team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE· High School diploma or equivalent· Current State of Texas Certification as a Certified Nurse Aid preferred.· Required to complete eight (8) hours of hospital provided continuing education hours upon hire and annually for Total Joint and Spine. Education will focus on management/care of total hip, knee and shoulder replacement as well as elective spinesurgery patients.