Med/Telemetry Certified Nursing Assistant BWFH

Mass General Brigham•Jamaica Plain, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (PCA) functions as a member of the patient care team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). They are responsible for supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including blood glucose monitoring, completing EKGs, applying simple dressings using aseptic technique, and responding to medical emergency situations utilizing Heartsaver CPR and AED skills. The PCA is also responsible for responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking an active role in the efficient operation of the unit, ensuring the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model. The BWFH 6 South unit is a fast-paced, 37-private-bed medicine/telemetry teaching unit that supports medical education and training. It provides care for a diverse adult population with various acute and chronic conditions and is equipped with advanced technology such as telemetry, Vocera, Epic, and a Constant Monitoring System (CVM) for virtual patient observation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED certificate required.
Certified nursing assistant or current nursing student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent med/surg clinical rotation.
AHA Heartsaver, CPR and AED program required.

Responsibilities

Support the RN with clinical tasks.
Perform blood glucose monitoring.
Complete EKGs.
Apply simple dressings using aseptic technique.
Respond to medical emergency situations utilizing Heartsaver CPR and AED skills.
Respond to the needs of patients and family members.
Take an active role in the efficient operation of the unit.
Assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model.