Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)
Patient Care Associate/24 hour/Nights
Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH), Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts, us, 02462
Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.
Essential Function
Assists with meeting direct patient care needsConsistently fosters a healing environment with respect and kindness demonstrating respect for all individuals with sensitivity to cultural diversityContributes to the plan of care through ongoing communication with the RNAssists with patient data and specimen collectionAssists with equipment preparation and set upSupports a Culture of Safety by providing a safe and comfortable patient/family experience where risks are reduced and/or eliminated, by performing the following:Completes hourly patient care rounds, anticipating patient needs proactivelyMaintains patient and family privacy and confidentialityResponds to patient and family requests, including answering patient call lights in a timely mannerSeeks registered nurse assistance to meet patient/family needs when necessary.Communicates in a respectful manner with all members of the interdisciplinary teamMonitors patient and environment for safety concerns and immediately reports changes to RN/licensed nurseMaintains a safe and clean patient care environmentFollows Infection Prevention Practices:Proper hand washing demonstrated 100% of the time.Utilizes two patient identifiers for proper patient identification prior to all specimen collectionsFollows Safe Patient Handling principles to maintain safety for both patients and staffDocuments aspects of care on approved forms or electronic medical recordParticipates as a member of the Interdisciplinary team to meet patient/family and unit/department needsProactively provides assistance to othersPerforms delegated responsibilities and demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing unit demandsProvides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in the relevant unit profilesIn collaboration with the Nursing Manager/Director and Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nursing Practice Specialist/Nursing Professional Development Specialist, identifies and meets learning needs, including:Completes annual required trainingUpdates knowledge through periodic in-servicesOther duties as assignedDirect Patient Care:
Assists with activities of daily living (i.e. personal hygiene/grooming, bathing/showering, toileting, dressing, and functionality/mobility)Sets up food trays and assist patients with meals as indicatedPerforms preventative skin careAssists patients with positioning, turning, mobilization, ambulation, passive and active range of motion per plan of careApplies/removes pneumatic sequential compression sleevesAdheres to standard precautionsAdheres to hand hygiene guidelinesAssists with admission/discharge processProvides safe patient transportationOrients patients and families/visitors to surroundingsEnsures safekeeping of patient valuables including packing and storingChecks patients for ID bands, and notifies nurse if replacement is neededPatient Data and Specimen Collection:
Utilizes 2 patient identifiers for proper patient identification prior to all specimen collectionsObtains and records vital signs, pulse oximetry and non-invasive B/P and immediately reports changes to RN/licensed nursePerforms blood glucose testingEquipment:
Retrieves equipment from other areasCleans equipment between patient useFollows equipment management protocols on assigned unit for patient use:Cardiac monitorsPortable oxygen cylinderNasal cannula/face maskPulse oximeter and probeSuction canister-liner systemPatient lifting equipmentScales: Standing/Chair/WheelchairProvides a Safe and Comfortable Patient/Family experienceAdheres to service excellence standards during care provision with respectful, courteous, culturally sensitive careResponds to call lights in a timely manner and prioritizes call light response appropriatelyParticipates in hourly rounding per unit protocolProvides constant observation for patients at risk for injury in person or virtuallyReapplies soft restraints/roll belt per unit protocolUses principles of Safe Patient HandlingDocumentation on Approved Forms and in Medical Record:
Records intake of fluids and foodRecords height and weightRecords output of urine, stool, vomitus, and drain outputRecords vital signs, pulse oximetry and noninvasive BPsRecords blood glucose resultsQualifications
Job Knowledge and Skills:
Successful completion of the literacy exam with a score of 80% or better (PCA Training Program candidates only)CPR training requiredKnowledge of English language sufficient to read, speak, and write accuratelyKnowledge of simple arithmeticAbility to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self, according to Safe Patient Handling GuidelinesAbility to master basic computer skillsExcellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors and hospital personnelEducation:
High school graduate or equivalentExperience:
Six months experience as a Nursing Assistant or is a Nursing Student currently enrolled in a formal program who has successfully completed at least one clinical rotation or is currently enrolled in, and successfully completes, the NWH Patient Care Associate Training Program
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations (if applicable):
Certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred
EEO Statement
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.
Essential Function
Assists with meeting direct patient care needsConsistently fosters a healing environment with respect and kindness demonstrating respect for all individuals with sensitivity to cultural diversityContributes to the plan of care through ongoing communication with the RNAssists with patient data and specimen collectionAssists with equipment preparation and set upSupports a Culture of Safety by providing a safe and comfortable patient/family experience where risks are reduced and/or eliminated, by performing the following:Completes hourly patient care rounds, anticipating patient needs proactivelyMaintains patient and family privacy and confidentialityResponds to patient and family requests, including answering patient call lights in a timely mannerSeeks registered nurse assistance to meet patient/family needs when necessary.Communicates in a respectful manner with all members of the interdisciplinary teamMonitors patient and environment for safety concerns and immediately reports changes to RN/licensed nurseMaintains a safe and clean patient care environmentFollows Infection Prevention Practices:Proper hand washing demonstrated 100% of the time.Utilizes two patient identifiers for proper patient identification prior to all specimen collectionsFollows Safe Patient Handling principles to maintain safety for both patients and staffDocuments aspects of care on approved forms or electronic medical recordParticipates as a member of the Interdisciplinary team to meet patient/family and unit/department needsProactively provides assistance to othersPerforms delegated responsibilities and demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing unit demandsProvides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in the relevant unit profilesIn collaboration with the Nursing Manager/Director and Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nursing Practice Specialist/Nursing Professional Development Specialist, identifies and meets learning needs, including:Completes annual required trainingUpdates knowledge through periodic in-servicesOther duties as assignedDirect Patient Care:
Assists with activities of daily living (i.e. personal hygiene/grooming, bathing/showering, toileting, dressing, and functionality/mobility)Sets up food trays and assist patients with meals as indicatedPerforms preventative skin careAssists patients with positioning, turning, mobilization, ambulation, passive and active range of motion per plan of careApplies/removes pneumatic sequential compression sleevesAdheres to standard precautionsAdheres to hand hygiene guidelinesAssists with admission/discharge processProvides safe patient transportationOrients patients and families/visitors to surroundingsEnsures safekeeping of patient valuables including packing and storingChecks patients for ID bands, and notifies nurse if replacement is neededPatient Data and Specimen Collection:
Utilizes 2 patient identifiers for proper patient identification prior to all specimen collectionsObtains and records vital signs, pulse oximetry and non-invasive B/P and immediately reports changes to RN/licensed nursePerforms blood glucose testingEquipment:
Retrieves equipment from other areasCleans equipment between patient useFollows equipment management protocols on assigned unit for patient use:Cardiac monitorsPortable oxygen cylinderNasal cannula/face maskPulse oximeter and probeSuction canister-liner systemPatient lifting equipmentScales: Standing/Chair/WheelchairProvides a Safe and Comfortable Patient/Family experienceAdheres to service excellence standards during care provision with respectful, courteous, culturally sensitive careResponds to call lights in a timely manner and prioritizes call light response appropriatelyParticipates in hourly rounding per unit protocolProvides constant observation for patients at risk for injury in person or virtuallyReapplies soft restraints/roll belt per unit protocolUses principles of Safe Patient HandlingDocumentation on Approved Forms and in Medical Record:
Records intake of fluids and foodRecords height and weightRecords output of urine, stool, vomitus, and drain outputRecords vital signs, pulse oximetry and noninvasive BPsRecords blood glucose resultsQualifications
Job Knowledge and Skills:
Successful completion of the literacy exam with a score of 80% or better (PCA Training Program candidates only)CPR training requiredKnowledge of English language sufficient to read, speak, and write accuratelyKnowledge of simple arithmeticAbility to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self, according to Safe Patient Handling GuidelinesAbility to master basic computer skillsExcellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors and hospital personnelEducation:
High school graduate or equivalentExperience:
Six months experience as a Nursing Assistant or is a Nursing Student currently enrolled in a formal program who has successfully completed at least one clinical rotation or is currently enrolled in, and successfully completes, the NWH Patient Care Associate Training Program
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations (if applicable):
Certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred
EEO Statement
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.