Patient Care Associate - PCA - 36 Hour Evenings - Brain Injury -(3302903)
Description
We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $750 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.
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
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
Activity
Amount o f Time Spent
None
1 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
Over 75%
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold (non weather)
Work in high place(s)
Work in confined space(s)
Risk of electrical shock
Risk of radiation exposure
Exposure to blood borne pathogens
Flammable / explosive gases
Toxic / caustic chemicals
Dust or other irritants
Grease or oils
Hazardous specimens
Exposure to lab animals
Infectious / contagious disease
Cleaning agents / chemicals
Hot equipment
Noisy equipment
Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)
Other
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
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
Over 100 pounds
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
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
Over 100 pounds
Physical Activity requirements of this job :
Activity
Amount of Time Spent
None
1 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
Over 75%
Stand
Walk
Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch
Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)
Type / use keyboard or other data entry device
Reach with hands & arms
Climb stairs
Climb ladder or other equipment
Drive / operate motor vehicle
Balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl
Speak
Hear
Taste
Smell
Touch
Other
Vision Requirements of this job :
Vision Requirement
Always called upon in job
Sometimes called upon in job
Rarely called upon in job
Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Other
Safety equipment used while performing this job :
Safety eye glasses
Gowns
Filter lens (welding / soldering)
Scrubs
Face shields
Boots
Ear plugs or Mufflers
Hard hat
Surgical mask / dust mask
Coveralls
Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Gloves
Other
Level of noise typical in this work environment :
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very loud
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