Peri-Anesthesia BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

20d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant works under the direction of licensed personnel to assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility. The role also involves measuring and recording patients’ temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height, and weight, as well as intake and output. The position is based onsite at 75 Francis Street and is per diem, with a rotating shift.

Requirements

Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, or EMT, or commensurate experience.
If Massachusetts is not offering CNA examinations at the time of hire, provide documentation of successful completion of full CNA coursework.
Nursing students must have completed fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component, such as a clinical rotation or simulation lab.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Must not currently hold a valid nursing license.

Nice To Haves

For nursing students hired as PCAs, enrollment in a BSN program or direct-entry master’s program is strongly preferred.
Bilingual skills preferred.
Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.
Phlebotomy experience 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 hygiene and daily living tasks, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating.
Help patients turn and reposition in bed and move between a bed and wheelchair as needed.
Listen to patients’ health concerns and report them to nurses.