ICU Patient Care Associate (Part-Time, Rotating Shifts)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate for a part-time role with rotating shifts. Under RN supervision, the PCA provides direct patient care and environmental support to facilitate patient and staff safety.

The position requires a HS degree, BLS/Heartsaver certification, and 1 year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred; hospital experience is also preferred. Pay range is $20.00–$26.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• HS degree minimum required
• American Heart Association Heartsaver or BLS required
• 1 year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred
• Hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care is delivered appropriate to the developmental level of the patient population.
• Collects, records, or communicates pertinent clinical data to the supervising nurse.
• Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital.
• Assists in patient teaching.
• Communicates any changes in patient status immediately to supervising nurse.
• Documents routine parameters of care per standard and records name and title.
• Performs and documents patient admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by nurse.
• Maintains patient/ family confidentiality at all times.
• Responds to patient/ family requests promptly, seeking assistance as needed.
• Performs and remains competent in skills.
• Acts as a constant observer when requested.
• Coordinates and facilitates all intra and interdepartmental patient activities.
• Organizes patient flow on the unit.
• Participates in scheduling of secretarial staff
• Organizes and accurately maintains the unit census/assignment log book and patient board.
• Communicates patient information or changes affecting the unit to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintains patient medical record complete from admission to discharge.
• Communicates to appropriate departments, patient admission, discharge, or transfer.
• Performs several office clerical duties.

Education

HS degree

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate for a part-time role with rotating shifts. Under RN supervision, the PCA provides direct patient care and environmental support to facilitate patient and staff safety.

The position requires a HS degree, BLS/Heartsaver certification, and 1 year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred; hospital experience is also preferred. Pay range is $20.00–$26.92 per hour.