ICU Patient Care Associate - Part-Time, Rotating Shifts

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Patient Care Associate to join the team on a part-time, rotating shift schedule. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide direct patient care and environmental support to promote patient and staff safety.

Education: HS degree minimum; Licensure/Certification: Heartsaver or BLS required; Experience: 1 year Nursing Assistant experience preferred; Hospital experience is a plus. Pay range is $20.00–$26.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• HS degree minimum required.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver or BLS certification required.
• 1 year nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care.
• 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

Tools

Heartsaver/BLS certification

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Patient Care Associate to join the team on a part-time, rotating shift schedule. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide direct patient care and environmental support to promote patient and staff safety.

Education: HS degree minimum; Licensure/Certification: Heartsaver or BLS required; Experience: 1 year Nursing Assistant experience preferred; Hospital experience is a plus. Pay range is $20.00–$26.92 per hour.