ICU Patient Care Associate, PCA, 36 hours

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care and environmental support to facilitate patient and staff safety. $1,000 Sign on Bonus (New graduates are not eligible, must have completed or be enrolled in a Nursing/Health sciences program OR be a Certified Nursing Assistant to receive bonus)

Requirements

• HS degree minimum required
• Heartsaver required
• 1 year of Nursing Assistant experience required
• hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care is delivered appropriate to the developmental level of the patient population.
• Collects, records, or communicates pertinent clinical data to the supervising nurse.
• Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital.
• Assists in patient teaching.
• Communicates any changes in patient status immediately to supervising nurse.
• Documents routine parameters of care per standard and records name and title.
• Performs and documents patient admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by nurse.
• Maintains patient/ family confidentiality at all times.
• Responds to patient/ family requests promptly, seeking assistance as needed.
• Performs and remains competent in skills.
• Acts as a constant observer when requested.
• Coordinates and facilitates all intra and interdepartmental patient activities.
• Organizes patient flow on the unit.
• Participates in scheduling of secretarial staff
• Organizes and accurately maintains the unit census/assignment log book and patient board.
• Communicates patient information or changes affecting the unit to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintains patient medical record complete from admission to discharge.
• Communicates to appropriate departments, patient admission, discharge, or transfer.
• Performs several office clerical duties.

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign on Bonus (New graduates are not eligible, must have completed or be enrolled in a Nursing/Health sciences program OR be a Certified Nursing Assistant to receive bonus)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED