Patient Care Associate 32 or 40/hr Evening Shift - Mass General Brigham : Job Details

3310092 Job Description - Patient Care Associate 32 or 40/hr Evening Shift (3310092) Job Description Patient Care Associate 32 or 40/hr Evening Shift - (3310092) Description *We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $2500 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.**Summary***Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), the PCA as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. Key Responsibilities · Patient care plan is carried out as directed by Registered Nurse.· Patient physical care is provided such as bed bath, toileting, grooming, changing bed linen, etc. per established guidelines.· Patient general care is provided such as positioning, lifting, and turning, and using adaptive and transfer equipment per established guidelines.· Patient monitoring activities such as vital signs and blood glucose are performed per established guidelines.· Patients are prepared for meals, assisting when appropriate to meet patients' need.· Patient rounds are performed regularly, and call lights are answered promptly to meet patients' needs.· Patient care is documented in a timely manner adhering to established standards.· Patient room clutter is organized to make best use of space and clean environment.· Specimens are obtained and labeled consistent with established procedures.· Mentoring and teaching is provided for new nursing assistants to meet performance expectations.· Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.· MGB Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld. *Summary***Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), the PCA as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. Key Responsibilities · Patient care plan is carried out as directed by Registered Nurse.· Patient physical care is provided such as bed bath, toileting, grooming, changing bed linen, etc. per established guidelines.· Patient general care is provided such as positioning, lifting, and turning, and using adaptive and transfer equipment per established guidelines.· Patient monitoring activities such as vital signs and blood glucose are performed per established guidelines.· Patients are prepared for meals, assisting when appropriate to meet patients' need.· Patient rounds are performed regularly, and call lights are answered promptly to meet patients' needs.· Patient care is documented in a timely manner adhering to established standards.· Patient room clutter is organized to make best use of space and clean environment.· Specimens are obtained and labeled consistent with established procedures.· Mentoring and teaching is provided for new nursing assistants to meet performance expectations.· Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.· MGB Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld. Qualifications *Qualifications and Experience****** ***Education/Degree******Required: ***· High school diploma, GED or equivalent required unless candidate holds a nursing assistant certification. *Experience/Certification***** Required: · Recent experience and/or training in clinical patient care. Preferred: * Enrollment in a Nursing, Pre-Med, or Physician Assistant (PA) undergraduate program, with a minimum of one semester of completed patient care rotations at the time of hire. OR* Possession of a valid license, certification, or enrollment as a student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT-accredited program at the time of hire.**For Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Center, Brighton, certification as a Nursing Assistant at time of hire or completion of a nursing assistant training program and certified within 120 days of employment and must remain active thereafter. Nursing students currently enrolled in a formal nursing program who have successfully completed at least one clinical rotation can remain employed for 120 days or longer if become certified.****Skills *(Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)Required:· Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.· Must demonstrate basic skills in math and computer science.· Must demonstrate the ability to perform, modify, and record all physical therapy skills with relevance to appropriate thoroughness and sequencing.· Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.· Knowledge of DPH/OEMS regulations.Preferred:· Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.* Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.**** Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.· High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.· Attention to detail. *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS****** ***Work Environment:*** Activity *Amount *o*f Time Spent****** ** *None* ***1 - 25%****25 - 50%****50 - 75%****Over 75%***Outdoor weather conditionsX Extreme cold (non weather)X Work in high place(s)X Work in confined space(s) X Risk of electrical shockX Risk of radiation exposure X Exposure to blood borne pathogens X Flammable/explosive gases X Toxic / caustic chemicalsX Dust or other irritants X Grease or oilsX Hazardous specimens X Exposure to lab animalsX Infectious / contagious disease X Cleaning agents/chemicals X Hot equipment X Noisy equipment X Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)X OtherX *** ***Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job*** No Lifting required No Carrying required Number of pounds Amount of Time *1 - 25%****25 - 50%****50 - 75%****Over 75% *** Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Up to 10 pounds XXUp to 25 pounds XXUp to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X Over 100 pounds*** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***X****** ***** ***Push/Pull Requirements of this job:*** No Pushing required No Pulling required Number of pounds Amount of Time *1 - 25%****25 - 50%****50 - 75%****Over 75% *** Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Up to 10 pounds XXUp to 25 pounds XXUp to 50 pounds XXUp to 100 pounds XXOver 100 pounds*** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** **XX*** ***** *** Physical Activity requirements of this job:* *Activity* ** *Amount of Time Spent* ** *None* ***1 - 25%****25 - 50%****50 - 75%****Over 75%***Stand XWalk XSit X Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch XMove / rotate / bend wrist(s) XType / use keyboard or other data entry device X Reach with hands & arms XClimb stairsX Climb ladder or other equipmentX Drive / operate motor vehicleX Balance XStoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl XSpeak XHear XTaste X Smell XTouch XOtherX *Vision Requirements of this job:* Vision Requirement *Always called upon in job****Sometimes called upon in job****Rarely called upon in job***Close visionX Distance vision X Color visionX Peripheral vision X Depth perceptionX Ability to adjust focusX Other *Safety equipment used while performing this job:* Safety eye glassesX GownsXFilter lens (welding/soldering) ScrubsXFace shieldsX Boots Ear plugs or Mufflers Hard hat Surgical mask / dust maskX Coveralls Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) GlovesXOther *Level of noise typical in this work environment:***Very quiet Quiet ModerateXLoud Very loud EEO Statement SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know. Primary Location : MA-Brighton-SRH Spaulding Brighton Work Locations : SRH Spaulding Brighton 100 North Beacon Street Brighton 02134 Job : Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Associate Organization : Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Ctr - Brighton (SRN and SRB) Schedule : Full-timeStandard Hours: 32 Shift : Evening Job Employee Status : RegularRecruiting Department: SNE Nursing Job Posting : Nov 11, 2024 []( []( []( []( [](*Innovation happens here and improves the lives of patients.*Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit, integrated health care system based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital—two of the nation's leading academic medical centers. From routine care to the most complex cases, we offer comprehensive, full-circle clinical care to our patients, starting and ending at home. At Mass General Brigham, our patients come first. 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