Patient Care Associate II 32 Nights - 6 West
About The Position
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. Job Summary The Patient Care Assistant II provides patient care and performs unit activities under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse. These include, but are not limited to, direct patient care activities such as taking vital signs and assisting patients with the basic activities of daily living, as well as non-clinical activities such as acting as a receptionist, coordinating equipment, providing transportation activities, and performing tasks specific to the department assigned. The Patient Care Assistant II interacts with patients, families, nursing, and a variety of interdisciplinary personnel and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills. The PCA II staff collaborate amongst themselves to ensure safe patient care and smooth unit operations.
Requirements
- Six months of experience as a Nursing Assistant or as a Nursing student currently enrolled in a formal program who has successfully completed at least one clinical rotation or is currently enrolled in and successfully completes the NWH Patient Care Assistant Training Program.
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse.
- Performs unit activities.
- Takes vital signs.
- Assists patients with the basic activities of daily living.
- Acts as a receptionist.
- Coordinates equipment.
- Provides transportation activities.
- Performs tasks specific to the department assigned.
- Interacts with patients, families, nursing, and a variety of interdisciplinary personnel.
- Collaborates with PCA II staff to ensure safe patient care and smooth unit operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
