Scope of Practice for Patient Care Assistant in Texas

[TX83]

I am currently a Patient Care Assistant I (PCA) at a local Houston, TX Hospital. I am applying for a PCA II position at a different local Houston, TX hospital that states in the job description that as a PCA II I will perform Sterile Procedures, including Urinary Cauterization.

Is this in my scope of practice?

My understanding is that a PCA is still a CNA. Is this incorrect and are there different guidelines for the two job titles?

Thanks for the clarification in advance, it is very appreciated.

[rkitty198, BSN, RN]

I don't know for sure, but family members do it all of the time in home settings so I don't see why not with the proper training.

Good luck with the job.

You could always check with your regulatory body.

I would be surprised in Texas because when I worked there it was very strict compared to other states.

[Jakob_cunningham]

As long as you receive the training and education to perform the procedures, and have the scope delegated by to you by someone that has it within their scope- you should be fine.

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

I hope you meant to type 'catheterization' and not 'cauterization' - because ouch....

[Cat365]

Are you licensed or certified? I'm unaware that you would have a "scope of practice " unless you are. If you are not your job duties are determined by the facility and what they allow you or train you to do.

A CNA is by definition certified and thus has a scope of practice and a regulatory body.