ICU Patient Care Associate, PCA, 36 hours

New England Baptist Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring an ICU Patient Care Associate to provide direct patient care under RN supervision and support unit operations. The role involves assisting with patient care, data collection, and patient transport, with emphasis on safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications include a HS diploma, Heartsaver certification, and at least 1 year of Nursing Assistant experience. Pay includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus; 36 hours per week with typical hospital shifts.

Qualifications

• HS degree or higher required.
• Heartsaver certification required.
• 1 year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the registered nurse in patient care appropriate to patient population.
• Collects and communicates clinical data to the supervising nurse.
• Transports or accompanies patients as needed within the hospital.
• Assists in patient teaching and documents care parameters.
• Supports admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by the nurse.
• Maintains patient/family confidentiality and coordinates with departments.

Education

HS diploma

Heartsaver certification

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

ICU Patient Care Associate, 36 hours Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care and environmental support to facilitate patient and staff safety.

$1,000 Sign on Bonus (*New graduates are not eligible, must have completed or be enrolled in a Nursing/Health sciences program OR be a Certified Nursing Assistant to receive bonus)

Principal Duties and Essential Functions:

• 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.

Job Requirements

• Education: HS degree minimum required
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Heartsaver required
• Required Work Experience: 1 year of Nursing Assistant experience required, hospital experience preferred.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.92 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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