Patient Care Associate (CNA) Inpatient Psych 40 hrs Nights-(3283048)
Description
Sign on bonus eligible
Blake 11 is a twenty-four-bed locked psychiatric unit. The unit serves adults ages 18 and older. The inpatient service provides acute psychiatric care, diagnostic evaluations, and brief inpatient treatment.
As a tertiary health care provider, Blake 11 accepts patients with diagnostically complex or treatment resistant disorders as well as patients with concomitant medical disease.
Patients may be admitted to the unit 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The average length of stay is 7-10 days.
Do you think you may be a good fit for New England's #1 Medical Center, based on : Massachusetts General Hospital .
Schedule
5) 8-hour shiftsOR (2) 12-hour shifts & (2) 8 hour shifts
- Nights 11p 7 am ;7 pm 7 am
- 40 hours per week
- Rotational holiday and weekend schedule
- Permanent position
What are we looking for?
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) will assist the RNs in Inpatient Psych with a variety of functions including phlebotomy and EKGs, transport patients, check rooms and equipment, assist patients with dressing and feeding and some clerical functions.
Our Patient Care Associate team prides themselves in responding to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner.
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 401K
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 a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things.
We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding 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
Skills
Effective customer service orientation and the ability to interact with diverse groups of patients, staff and providers.
Demonstrated ability to solve basic patient and practice problems using a combination of strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
Ability to lift and transport patients, using the appropriate physical technique, in a safe manner for the patient and self.
Preferred : Must have recent experience, and / or training, in clinical patient care.
Required : Licensed, certified as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT accredited program, at the time of hire, OR Candidate enrolled in a Nursing program, Pre-Med or PA undergraduate program with at least one semester of patient care rotations completed at time of hire.