Massachusetts General Hospital
Patient Care Associate/CNA - Center for Perioperative Care
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States,
The Opportunity: Patient Care Associate (PCA)
The Center for Operative Care (CPC) is a 33 bed unit. In collaboration with the nursing team, the Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists in preparing patients for surgery and in the recovery of patients who are going home on the same day as their surgery. The CPC also cares for a small population of psychiatry patients receiving ECT treatments. It is a fast paced unit with approximately 120 patients per day coming through the unit for elective surgery and about 60 - 70 patients who recover and go home after surgery.
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, detailed patient care environment. PCA assists patients with daily living needs, supervising & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and acquiring EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, supervising patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner.
Skills
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.
Schedule
Day (7am-3pm / 7am-7pm), Evening (3pm-11pm), and Night (7pm-7am, 11pm-7a) Rotational holiday and weekend schedule
What do we have to offer?
Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.Full comprehensive benefits packet, inclusive of travel discounts, MBTA subsidy and health savings.Employee Perks, Weekly pay, and retirement package.
About Mass General Hospital
Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to providing our employees with an exciting and fulfilling career.
Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve extraordinary things. We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both authoritatively and personally.
If you are looking for a significant and exciting career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you! We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.
Qualifications - External
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 Campus
Work Locations
MGH Main Campus
Job
Nursing Support-Other
Organization
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule
Full-time
Standard Hours
40
Shift
Rotating
Posted Shift Description
day/evening rotation Will consider college graduates who are interested in gaining clinical experience prior to applying to PA or nursing school.
Employee Status
Regular
Recruiting Department
MGH Nursing
Job Posting
Sep 27, 2024
The Center for Operative Care (CPC) is a 33 bed unit. In collaboration with the nursing team, the Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists in preparing patients for surgery and in the recovery of patients who are going home on the same day as their surgery. The CPC also cares for a small population of psychiatry patients receiving ECT treatments. It is a fast paced unit with approximately 120 patients per day coming through the unit for elective surgery and about 60 - 70 patients who recover and go home after surgery.
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, detailed patient care environment. PCA assists patients with daily living needs, supervising & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and acquiring EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, supervising patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner.
Skills
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.
Schedule
Day (7am-3pm / 7am-7pm), Evening (3pm-11pm), and Night (7pm-7am, 11pm-7a) Rotational holiday and weekend schedule
What do we have to offer?
Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.Full comprehensive benefits packet, inclusive of travel discounts, MBTA subsidy and health savings.Employee Perks, Weekly pay, and retirement package.
About Mass General Hospital
Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to providing our employees with an exciting and fulfilling career.
Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve extraordinary things. We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both authoritatively and personally.
If you are looking for a significant and exciting career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you! We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.
Qualifications - External
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 Campus
Work Locations
MGH Main Campus
Job
Nursing Support-Other
Organization
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule
Full-time
Standard Hours
40
Shift
Rotating
Posted Shift Description
day/evening rotation Will consider college graduates who are interested in gaining clinical experience prior to applying to PA or nursing school.
Employee Status
Regular
Recruiting Department
MGH Nursing
Job Posting
Sep 27, 2024