5 East Certified Nursing Assistant BWFH

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (PCA) to join the Brigham and Women\'s Faulkner Hospital patient care team. You will support the RN with clinical tasks, monitor blood glucose, assist with EKGs, and help maintain patient comfort and safety on the unit.

Responsibilities include applying dressings with aseptic technique and responding to emergencies using Heartsaver CPR/AED. Prior PCA/CNA experience is preferred for this per diem/onsite role in Jamaica Plain, MA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant license required.
• AHA Heartsaver CPR and AED certification required.
• Prior PCA/CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with clinical tasks including blood glucose monitoring.
• Perform EKGs as assigned and assist with simple dressings.
• Apply aseptic technique and respond to medical emergencies using Heartsaver CPR/AED.

Skills

CPR Certification

Nursing Assistant

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) as we call it, functions as a member of the patient care team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), and proficiently and consistently performs all aspects of the PCA role. Responsible for supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including but not limited to blood glucose monitoring, completing EKGs, applying simple dressings, using aseptic technique and responding to medical emergency situations utilizing Heartsaver CPR and AED skills. In addition, the PCA is responsible for responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking an active role in the efficient operation of the unit. Assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. Prior CNA/PCA experience preferred.

Grade: 130

About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting‑edge healthcare and research. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171‑bed non‑profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant license required.
• AHA Heartsaver, CPR and AED program required.
• Prior PCA/CNA experience preferred.ch to care.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.00 - $32.69/Hourly

Grade

SF1005

EEO Statement:

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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