Patient Care Assistant (nursing assistant) | MGH -Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direction of licensed personnel to assist patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating. The PCA also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. This role is crucial in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), which consists of 111 bays caring for post-op patients recovering from anesthesia before they move to an inpatient unit. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service.

Requirements

At least one year of inpatient acute care experience.
Must be licensed or certified as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, or have other critical care training.
Able to work both Day and Night shift.
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 - Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred.
Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts 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

Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks, including bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
Assists with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.