Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Vascular Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Shapiro 3
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Patient Care Assistant - 24 hour Rotating - BWH Vascular Shapiro 3
Excellent Care to Patients and Families • The Best Staff • In the Safest Environment
Nursing at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is known for their excellent clinical practice and for keeping patients and their families at the center of all they do. We understand that great care is shaped by relationships with patients and their families. That’s why we’re committed to knowing our patients on a deeper level — not just as patients, but as individuals — to ensure that they, and their families, feel known and cared for.
At BWH, we proudly work together with a spirit of inquiry and a deep commitment to providing the highest quality, evidence-informed and theory-guided care in an inclusive environment. We work each day to achieve our vision —
to provide excellent care to patients and families, with the best staff, in the safest environment.
The PCA will be responsible for:
Assists with meeting direct patient care needs
Consistently fosters a healing environment with respect and kindness demonstrating respect for all individuals with sensitivity to cultural diversity
Contributes to the plan of care through ongoing communication with the RN
Assists with patient data and specimen collection
Assists with equipment preparation and set up
Supports a Culture of Safety by providing a safe and comfortable patient/family experience where risks are reduced and/or eliminated
Documents aspects of care on approved forms or electronic medical record
Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary team to meet patient/family and unit/department needs
Other duties as assigned
In collaboration with the Nursing Manager/Director and Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nursing Practice Specialist/Nursing Professional Development Specialist identifies and meets learning needs. Completes annual required training and updates knowledge through periodic inservices.
To qualify you must have:
Certification as a nursing assistant required upon hire, unless incumbent is a nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab).
Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
May not currently hold a valid nursing license.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.
Primary Location75 Francis St
JobNursing Assistant/Patient Care Associate
OrganizationBrigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)
SchedulePart-time
Standard Hours 24
ShiftNight Job
Posted Shift Description 24 Rotating Nights
Employee StatusRegular
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Excellent Care to Patients and Families • The Best Staff • In the Safest Environment
Nursing at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is known for their excellent clinical practice and for keeping patients and their families at the center of all they do. We understand that great care is shaped by relationships with patients and their families. That’s why we’re committed to knowing our patients on a deeper level — not just as patients, but as individuals — to ensure that they, and their families, feel known and cared for.
At BWH, we proudly work together with a spirit of inquiry and a deep commitment to providing the highest quality, evidence-informed and theory-guided care in an inclusive environment. We work each day to achieve our vision —
to provide excellent care to patients and families, with the best staff, in the safest environment.
The PCA will be responsible for:
Assists with meeting direct patient care needs
Consistently fosters a healing environment with respect and kindness demonstrating respect for all individuals with sensitivity to cultural diversity
Contributes to the plan of care through ongoing communication with the RN
Assists with patient data and specimen collection
Assists with equipment preparation and set up
Supports a Culture of Safety by providing a safe and comfortable patient/family experience where risks are reduced and/or eliminated
Documents aspects of care on approved forms or electronic medical record
Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary team to meet patient/family and unit/department needs
Other duties as assigned
In collaboration with the Nursing Manager/Director and Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nursing Practice Specialist/Nursing Professional Development Specialist identifies and meets learning needs. Completes annual required training and updates knowledge through periodic inservices.
To qualify you must have:
Certification as a nursing assistant required upon hire, unless incumbent is a nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab).
Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
May not currently hold a valid nursing license.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.
Primary Location75 Francis St
JobNursing Assistant/Patient Care Associate
OrganizationBrigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)
SchedulePart-time
Standard Hours 24
ShiftNight Job
Posted Shift Description 24 Rotating Nights
Employee StatusRegular
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