Patient Care Assistant- BWH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY - 12CD
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will support the RN with clinical tasks, including glucometry, EKGs, and vital signs. The PCA will respond to the needs of patients and family members and take a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission. As a not-for-profit, it supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. High-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries. Nursing at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is known for excellent clinical practice and for keeping patients and their families at the center of all they do. Great care is shaped by relationships with patients and their families. BWH is committed to knowing patients on a deeper level to ensure they and their families feel known and cared for. At BWH, staff work together with a spirit of inquiry and a deep commitment to providing the highest quality, evidence-informed and theory-guided care in an inclusive environment. The vision is to provide excellent care to patients and families, with the best staff, in the safest environment. A career with BWH is unlike any other in the health care field, offering a workplace where collaboration and teamwork are the norm. Physicians, nurses, technicians, staff and management form a close-knit bond, based on mutual respect and devotion to patients.
Requirements
- Recent orthopedic PCA experience required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certification as a nursing assistant required upon hire, unless incumbent is a nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Red Cross required upon hire.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- May not currently hold a valid nursing license.
Nice To Haves
- For nursing students hired as PCAs, strongly prefer nursing students enrolled in BSN programs or direct-entry Masters’ programs.
- Bi-lingual skills preferred.
- Recent orthopedic PCA experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including, but not limited to glucometry, EKGs, and vital signs.
- Responding to the needs of patients and family members and takes a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- career advancement opportunities
- differentials
- premiums
- bonuses as applicable
- recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
