Patient Care Associate - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

9d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

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. Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent required
Non-degree certification training preferred
Heart Saver certification required within 60 days of hire date from American Heart Association or Red Cross
Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
MA, EMT, CNA, LNA certificate or diploma; or at least 5 months of direct patient care experience in a clinical or research setting, such as: experience working as a medical assistant (MA), a patient care technician (PCT) or a clinical nursing assistant (CNA); nursing or medical student with completion of one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

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.