Patient Care Assistant Oncology Float Pool BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and as a member of the unit-based patient care team. The PCA performs duties of direct and indirect patient care, supporting the RN with clinical tasks such as glucometry, EKGs, and vital signs. The PCA is also responsible for responding to the needs of patients and family members and takes a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit.

Requirements

Nursing student currently enrolled in a BSN or direct-entry Masters’ program who has completed her/his fundamentals in nursing and two clinical rotations
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong patient/customer service skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing, and grooming. Prepares/sets-up patients for meals and snacks and assists during meals when necessary.
Anticipates the individual needs of patients regarding ADLs, within the plan of care established by the registered nurse.
Adapts standard ADL care to the unique needs of each patient, within the plan of care established by the nurse.
Maintains familiarity with expected patient outcomes of all tasks performed, recognizes situations requiring RN notification.
Maintains thorough understanding of activity and equipment within working environment, including the application of precautions.
Measures and records non-invasive vital signs and patient weights.
Performs EKGs in accordance with Hospital/Departmental standards.
Collects and records patient data, including intake/output, glucometry, and guaic check.
Assists patients with physical therapy (range of motion and exercises ordered by Physical Therapy), deep breathing, coughing, and ambulation.
Completes procedure setup and clean up, and assists during procedures.
Performs simple dressing changes on patients.
Functions as a patient observer under the direction of the registered nurse.
Performs unit-specific clinical duties, including chest physical therapy and placing patients on telemetry.
Escorts patients/families upon discharge from the unit, ensuring patients have full instructions of home care or needs post-discharge.
Transports patients and/or equipment to other areas of the hospital when needed.
Maintains patient rooms, including changing bed linens when needed.
Orders and maintains non-perishable supplies in the unit nourishment station and food cabinets.
Performs all other duties as assigned.