Neuroscience Critical Care Patient Care Associate (PCA) 1

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neuroscience Critical Care Patient Care Associate (PCA) works under the direction of licensed personnel to support patients with activities of daily living and basic care. The role includes measuring and documenting vital signs and helping patients with hygiene, mobility, and other needs. The position is onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., at 75 Francis Street, with a rotating work shift and 36 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Nursing assistant certification upon hire, unless the applicant is a nursing student who has completed fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component, such as a clinical rotation or simulation lab.
Current neuroscience critical care PCA experience required.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or the Red Cross upon hire.
Must not currently hold a valid nursing license.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred.
Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.
For nursing students hired as PCAs, enrollment in a BSN program or direct-entry master's program is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Measure and document vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output accurately and within established time frames or as requested.
Complete required documentation in the medical record.
Interact effectively with patients and their families.
Assist patients with bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating.
Help patients turn and reposition in bed and transfer between a bed and wheelchair as needed.
Listen to patients' health concerns and report them to nurses.