Massachusetts General Hospital
Patient Care Associate (CNA), Transplant, Part-Time
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
The Opportunity: Patient Care Associate - Transplant Unit
Why This Role Is Important?
The Transplant Unit is a twenty-one-bed special care unit located on Blake 6. These beds are designated for acutely ill, solid organ transplant patients. The patient population is comprised of pre and post renal, pancreas, liver, cardiac and lung transplant recipients. Additionally, patients may be admitted to the Transplant Unit for treatment of acute allograft rejection, opportunistic infections and soft tissue infections. Long term allograft recipients who require other surgical procedures may also be admitted to Blake 6. The patient population ranges in age from 15 to 70 + years. The unit is HEPA filtered and pressurized (positive) to help protect this immunocompromised population.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, compassionate 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.Qualifications
Required: 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.Primary Location
MA-Boston-MGH Main CampusWork Locations
MGH Main Campus55 Fruit StreetBoston 02114Job
Nursing Support-OtherOrganization
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)Schedule
Part-timeStandard Hours
20Shift
RotatingPosted Shift Description
rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights, & weekends)Employee Status
RegularRecruiting Department
MGH NursingJob Posting
Aug 20, 2024
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Why This Role Is Important?
The Transplant Unit is a twenty-one-bed special care unit located on Blake 6. These beds are designated for acutely ill, solid organ transplant patients. The patient population is comprised of pre and post renal, pancreas, liver, cardiac and lung transplant recipients. Additionally, patients may be admitted to the Transplant Unit for treatment of acute allograft rejection, opportunistic infections and soft tissue infections. Long term allograft recipients who require other surgical procedures may also be admitted to Blake 6. The patient population ranges in age from 15 to 70 + years. The unit is HEPA filtered and pressurized (positive) to help protect this immunocompromised population.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, compassionate 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.Qualifications
Required: 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.Primary Location
MA-Boston-MGH Main CampusWork Locations
MGH Main Campus55 Fruit StreetBoston 02114Job
Nursing Support-OtherOrganization
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)Schedule
Part-timeStandard Hours
20Shift
RotatingPosted Shift Description
rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights, & weekends)Employee Status
RegularRecruiting Department
MGH NursingJob Posting
Aug 20, 2024
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