Mother/Baby PCA II

Mass General Brigham•Newton, WA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered or licensed nurse, the Mother/Baby PCA II is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and assists with clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. The role performs assigned patient care duties, supports nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments, maintains patient rooms and equipment, collects specimens, documents patient information, and communicates with nursing staff about patient care and condition. This is an onsite position at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The schedule is 32 hours per week across four 8-hour night shifts, with every other weekend and every other holiday required. Weekend shifts are Friday and Saturday nights.

Requirements

Healthcare experience: 1–2 years required.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience.
Good interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and handle stress and crisis situations effectively.
Ability to lift and transport patients safely using appropriate physical techniques in accordance with Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a listed issuer preferred.
New Hampshire Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document assigned patient care duties and clinical functions, including point-of-care testing, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, transferring and assisting with ambulation, and feeding.
Assist RNs and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
Ensure patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately as needs and patient volumes change.
Collect specimens and document appropriate information.
Retrieve and set up equipment, clean it between patient use, and report malfunctioning equipment according to organizational policy.
Document patient information, including height, weight, fluid and food intake, urine, stool, vomit or other drainage output, and blood glucose results.
Assist patients with food tray setup and eating when necessary.
Communicate effectively and promptly with nursing staff about patient care issues and patient condition.
Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.