PCA Division Float Pool

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 Women’s’ 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 patient's 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. Luke’s Health – CHI TX Division:https://chitx.org/chi-st-lukes-health/

• South 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. Luke’s Medical Center

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

St. Luke’s Health serves Greater Houston using the latest technological advancements and the highest standard of care. CHI St. Luke’s 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. Luke’s Health’s 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 patient’s 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. Luke’s Health today to experience what it is like to collaborate with a talented healthcare team!