PCA Division Float Pool
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
St. Lukes Health serves Greater Houston using the latest technological advancements and the highest standard of care. CHI St. Lukes cares for the communities in and around the Texas Medical Center Sugar Land The Woodlands Pasadena Pearland Springwoods Village Holcombe Northwest Houston and the Galleria area. Internationally recognized as a leader in healthcare CHI St. Lukes Healths research and breakthroughs enhance and advance the overall continuum of care for patients around the world.
Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources we are committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. This role will allow you to give back to our community and broaden your healthcare skills. Our Clinical Team is a vital part of our patients success to recovery.
Do you have the passion to travel but prefer to stay local Are you organized and able to multi-task Do you love caring for people Want to work in a place that values your skills We have a team of people waiting for you.
Connect with St. Lukes Health today to experience what it is like to collaborate with a talented healthcare team!
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The TX PCA Division Float Pool works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide essential patient care and support services. The PCA plays a vital role in ensuring a safe comfortable and clean environment for patients while assisting with their daily needs and contributing to the overall efficiency of the unit.
The primary function of this role is to be available and flexible to float to various departments and sites throughout the Texas Market to provide patient care which could include but not limited to scheduling day of staffing more than one assignment location within a single shift travel assignments or seasonal staffing patterns. Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a Clinical Leader.
Clinical needs include ICU Med Surg/Telemetry Emergency OR/PACU Cardiac Cath Lab and Womens Services.
Float Pool PCAs are hired with the understanding they must float based on the details below the schedule is based on the needs of the organization:
Float RN III B: Employees (with a minimum of a 2 hour notice) will agree to float to any facility within the Texas division.
Must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 3 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend.
Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy.
The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $34.00. Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct Patient Care:
- Provides direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN).
- Assists in providing personal hygiene needs (e.g. bathing grooming oral care).
- Assists with physical care needs (e.g. ambulation turning positioning).
- Monitors and records vital signs (temperature pulse respiration blood pressure).
- Accurately measures records and reports intake and output.
- Obtains and records daily weights.
- Performs blood glucose testing and operates blood glucose meters according to policy.
- Reports changes in patients status to the Registered Nurse (RN promptly).
- Performs sitter or patient care companion duties when needed to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Unit Support & Communication:
- Assists in the admissions transfers and discharge processes for patients.
- Delivers specimens to appropriate departments.
- Picks up medications from the pharmacy as directed.
- Assists as a receptionist for the unit including answering phones and directing visitors.
- Performs unit housekeeping needs to maintain a clean and organized environment.
Market Definitions:
Click Link below where you will be directed to learn more about each facility and the services they provide.
St. Lukes Health CHI TX Division: Houston : Sugar Land Brazosport Patients Medical Center
- North Houston: Woodlands Lakeside and Vintage
- Brazos Valley: Burleson St Joseph Manor; Burleson St Joseph Health; CHI St. Joseph College Station; Grimes St. Joseph Health; Madison St Joseph Health; St Joseph Manor; St Joseph Regional Health Center
- East Texas: Memorial Hospital of Polk County; Memorial Medical Center of East Texas; Memorial Medical Center San Augustine
- Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited School
- Basic Life Support BLS
Minimum Experience:
One (1) year of direct patient care experience
Preferred Experience:
Acute care experience in a hospital setting preferred
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Basic Computer skills
Key Skills
- area management
- Employee Evaluation
- Cold Calling
- Construction Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Territory Management
- Restoration
- Sales Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
About Company
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