Peri-Anesthesia Patient Care Associate

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

21d•$21 - $27•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 includes measuring and recording vital signs and other patient information, documenting care in the medical record, communicating effectively with patients and families, helping patients reposition and move between a bed and wheelchair, and reporting patients’ 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.
Prior experience in a clinical setting.
Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

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