Massachusetts General Hospital
Patient Care Associate
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
DescriptionThe Opportunity: Patient Care Associate
Why This Role Is Important?The RACU/General Medicine is an eighteen-bed unit crafted for the care of patients requiring focused pulmonary care and the care of patients with general medical diagnoses. Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists the multi-disciplinary health care team in clinical support functions to promote a safe, conscientious patient care environment. PCA assists patients with daily living needs, monitoring & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner. PCAs will float between two units, Bigelow 9 General Medicine, and Bigelow 13 RACU.
SkillsPCA assists patients with daily living needs, monitoring & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, patient transport to various destinations, and always communicating in a respectful manner.
QualificationsRequired: Must have recent experience, and/or training, in clinical patient care.Preferred: Licensed, certified, or enrolled student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT accredited program, at the time of hire, ORCandidate enrolled in a Nursing, Pre-Med, PA undergraduate program, with at least one semester of patient care rotations completed, at time of hire.
EEO StatementMassachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By adopting diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location:
MA-Boston-MGH Main CampusWork Locations:MGH Main Campus55 Fruit StreetBoston 02114Job:
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care AssociateOrganization:
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)Schedule:
Per DiemStandard Hours:
1Shift:
Day JobEmployee Status:
RegularRecruiting Department:
MGH NursingJob Posting:
Aug 20, 2024
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Why This Role Is Important?The RACU/General Medicine is an eighteen-bed unit crafted for the care of patients requiring focused pulmonary care and the care of patients with general medical diagnoses. Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists the multi-disciplinary health care team in clinical support functions to promote a safe, conscientious patient care environment. PCA assists patients with daily living needs, monitoring & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner. PCAs will float between two units, Bigelow 9 General Medicine, and Bigelow 13 RACU.
SkillsPCA assists patients with daily living needs, monitoring & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, patient transport to various destinations, and always communicating in a respectful manner.
QualificationsRequired: Must have recent experience, and/or training, in clinical patient care.Preferred: Licensed, certified, or enrolled student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT accredited program, at the time of hire, ORCandidate enrolled in a Nursing, Pre-Med, PA undergraduate program, with at least one semester of patient care rotations completed, at time of hire.
EEO StatementMassachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By adopting diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location:
MA-Boston-MGH Main CampusWork Locations:MGH Main Campus55 Fruit StreetBoston 02114Job:
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care AssociateOrganization:
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)Schedule:
Per DiemStandard Hours:
1Shift:
Day JobEmployee Status:
RegularRecruiting Department:
MGH NursingJob Posting:
Aug 20, 2024
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