DSU/PACU/Peri-Anesthesia Patient Care Associate

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate works under the direction of licensed personnel to assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. The role also supports patient mobility and repositioning, obtains vital signs and other measurements, records required information in the medical record, and reports patient health concerns to nurses. This is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week evening position at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Requirements

• Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, or EMT, or commensurate experience.
• If Massachusetts is not offering CNA exams at the time of hire, documentation of successful completion of full CNA coursework will suffice.
• Nursing students must have completed fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component, such as a clinical rotation or simulation lab.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• May not currently hold a valid nursing license.

Nice To Haves

• For nursing students hired as PCAs, enrollment in a BSN program or direct-entry master’s program is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately record vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output within established time frames or as requested.
• Complete required documentation in the medical record.
• Interact effectively with patients and their families.
• Assist patients with hygiene and daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Help patients turn and reposition in bed and move between the bed and a wheelchair as needed.
• Listen to patients’ health concerns and report them to nurses.

Benefits

• A $750 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible new employees hired in PCA positions.
• Competitive base pay, benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed