Patient Care Associate, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

2d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Patient Care Associate, Per Diem Job Description: Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Associate provides direct patient care and environmental support to facilitate patient and staff safety. Principal Duties and Essential Functions: Assists the registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care is delivered appropriate to the developmental level of the patient population. Collects, records, or communicates pertinent clinical data to the supervising nurse. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital. Assists in patient teaching. Communicates any changes in patient status immediately to supervising nurse. Documents routine parameters of care per standard and records name and title. Performs and documents patient admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by nurse. Maintains patient/ family confidentiality at all times. Responds to patient/ family requests promptly, seeking assistance as needed. Performs and remains competent in skills. Acts as a constant observer when requested. Coordinates and facilitates all intra and interdepartmental patient activities. Organizes patient flow on the unit. Participates in scheduling of secretarial staff Organizes and accurately maintains the unit census/assignment log book and patient board. Communicates patient information or changes affecting the unit to the appropriate personnel. Maintains patient medical record complete from admission to discharge. Communicates to appropriate departments, patient admission, discharge, or transfer. Performs several office clerical duties.

Requirements

HS degree minimum required
American Heart Association Heartsaver or BLS required
1 year of Nursing Assistant experience required, hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the registered nurse in the functional care of patients
Collects, records, or communicates pertinent clinical data to the supervising nurse
Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital
Assists in patient teaching
Communicates any changes in patient status immediately to supervising nurse
Documents routine parameters of care per standard and records name and title
Performs and documents patient admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by nurse
Maintains patient/ family confidentiality at all times
Responds to patient/ family requests promptly, seeking assistance as needed
Performs and remains competent in skills
Acts as a constant observer when requested
Coordinates and facilitates all intra and interdepartmental patient activities
Organizes patient flow on the unit
Participates in scheduling of secretarial staff
Organizes and accurately maintains the unit census/assignment log book and patient board
Communicates patient information or changes affecting the unit to the appropriate personnel
Maintains patient medical record complete from admission to discharge
Communicates to appropriate departments, patient admission, discharge, or transfer
Performs several office clerical duties