PCA - Bridge to Home Lounge and Inpatient Units

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

7d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties, including routine patient care, clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities. The PCA performs other patient-care-related and unit duties as needed and may serve as a patient care observer when one-to-one observation is required for patient safety. For telemetry or critical care unit assignments, the PCA must successfully complete an arrhythmia course and maintain competency in telemetry monitoring. The role operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures and reports to the Nurse Manager. The PCA must interact appropriately with individuals according to their intellectual level and physical ability. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. It is an onsite, regular position with 24 scheduled weekly hours on the day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CNA/PCT credential from an accepted issuer required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) credential required.
Six months to one year of nursing assistant experience required.
Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, requiring technical or on-the-job training.
Nursing assistant certification, medical assistant certification, or active enrollment in a nursing program with at least six months of student clinical experience.
Ability to multitask and handle stressful or crisis situations effectively.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience.
Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of secretarial experience preferred.
Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine direct and indirect patient care duties under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
Complete clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities.
Perform other patient-care-related and unit duties as needed.
Serve as a patient care observer to monitor patient safety when one-to-one observation is required.
For telemetry or critical care assignments, complete an arrhythmia course and maintain competency in telemetry monitoring.
Interact appropriately with individuals according to their intellectual level and physical ability.