PCA - Student RN

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

5d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) performs direct and indirect patient-care duties, including routine patient care, clerical tasks, supply responsibilities, and messenger duties. The PCA also 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 positions in the Telemetry/Critical Care Unit, the PCA must successfully complete an arrhythmia course and maintain competency in telemetry monitoring. The position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. It reports to the Nurse Manager and operates under established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. The PCA must interact appropriately with individuals according to their intellectual level and physical ability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to perform routine patient-care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, requiring technical or on-the-job training.
For the certified PCA qualification: nursing assistant certification, medical assistant certification, or active enrollment in a nursing program with at least six months of student clinical experience.
For the certified PCA qualification: six months to one year of nursing assistant experience.
For the non-certified PCA qualification: completion of PCA educational objectives and unit-specific training as outlined by the Professional Development Department.
Ability to multitask and handle stressful crisis situations effectively.
Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience.
Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
For the non-certified PCA qualification: ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions.
For the non-certified PCA qualification: demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills and a professional demeanor.
For Telemetry/Critical Care Unit positions, successful completion of an arrhythmia course and maintenance of telemetry-monitoring competency.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of secretarial experience (certified PCA qualification).
Health care experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology (listed as required for the certified PCA qualification).

Responsibilities

Perform routine direct and indirect patient-care duties.
Complete clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities.
Perform other patient-care-related and unit duties as needed.
Monitor patient safety as a patient care observer when one-to-one observation is required.
For Telemetry/Critical Care Unit positions, complete an arrhythmia course and maintain competency in telemetry monitoring.
Work under the direction of licensed nursing personnel and established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Interact appropriately with individuals according to their intellectual level and physical ability.