DSU/PACU/Peri-Anesthesia Patient Care Associate
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. 36 hr Night, every other weekend A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions. Job Summary 36 hr Night, every other weekend Summary Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.
Requirements
- Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT or commensurate experience required.
- If the state of MA is not offering CNA exams at the time of hire, documentation of successful completion of full CNA course work will suffice.
- Nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab).
- May not currently hold a valid nursing license.
Nice To Haves
- For nursing students hired as PCAs, strongly prefer nursing students enrolled in BSN programs or direct-entry Masters’ programs.
- Bi-lingual skills preferred.
- Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
- Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
- Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
- Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
- Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
- Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
