Patient Care Assistant Intermediate Medicine BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The PCA will be responsible for 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.

Requirements

Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT or commensurate experience required, unless incumbent is a nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab).
Nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab).
For nursing students hired as PCAs, strongly prefer nursing students enrolled in BSN programs or direct-entry Masters’ programs.
May not currently hold a valid nursing license.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual skills preferred.
Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

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.