Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Neuroscience Patient Care Associate (PCA) 1
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description - Neuroscience Patient Care Associate (PCA) 1 (3297398)Excellent Care to Patients and Families • The Best Staff • In the Safest EnvironmentA $750.00 sign-on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.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:Supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including, but not limited to glucometry, EKGs, and vital signs.Responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the neuroscience unit.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent.Certification as a nursing assistant required upon hire, unless the incumbent is a nursing student who has completed their fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab). For nursing students hired as PCAs, we strongly prefer nursing students enrolled in BSN programs or direct-entry Masters’ programs.Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.Knowledge of medical terminology.May not currently hold a valid nursing license.Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Red Cross required upon hire.Bi-lingual skills preferred.Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment, and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.Primary Location
75 Francis StJob
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care AssociateOrganization
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)Schedule
Part-timeStandard Hours: 36Shift
Night JobEmployee Status
Regular
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to provide excellent care to patients and families, with the best staff, in the safest environment.The PCA will be responsible for:Supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including, but not limited to glucometry, EKGs, and vital signs.Responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the neuroscience unit.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent.Certification as a nursing assistant required upon hire, unless the incumbent is a nursing student who has completed their fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab). For nursing students hired as PCAs, we strongly prefer nursing students enrolled in BSN programs or direct-entry Masters’ programs.Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.Knowledge of medical terminology.May not currently hold a valid nursing license.Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Red Cross required upon hire.Bi-lingual skills preferred.Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment, and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.Primary Location
75 Francis StJob
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care AssociateOrganization
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)Schedule
Part-timeStandard Hours: 36Shift
Night JobEmployee Status
Regular
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