Intermediate Medicine PCA

MGB Anesthesiology; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,595 - 36,616; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $750

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

MGB Anesthesiology is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) based in Boston, MA. In this full-time role, you will assist patients with daily living tasks, perform vital signs, and ensure effective communication with patients and their families. Qualified candidates include nursing students who have completed clinical components and possess a CNA/PCT/MA/EMT certification. The position offers a competitive pay range of $18.58 - $26.58 per hour and includes a $750 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT or commensurate experience required.
• Nursing student must have completed fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component.
• Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Perform vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy.
• Interact effectively with patients and their families.

Skills

Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT

Bilingual skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Completion of fundamentals of nursing

Job description

## Intermediate Medicine PCAApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Boston-MAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: RQ4063330Site: The Brigham and Women's 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.20.58**Job Summary**A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions. Summary Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions-Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested. -Completes all documentation in the medical record as required. -Interacts with patients and their families effectively. -Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them. -Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one. -Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.**Qualifications**Job DescriptionTo qualify you must have: - Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT or commensurate experience required. If the state of MA is not offering CNA exams at the time of hire, documentation of successful completion of full CNA course work will suffice. - Nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab). For nursing students hired as PCAs, strongly prefer nursing students enrolled in BSN programs or direct-entry Masters’ programs. - Bi-lingual skills preferred. - Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred. - Knowledge of medical terminology. - May not currently hold a valid nursing license.**Additional Job Details (if applicable)****Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**75 Francis Street**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Evening (United States of America)**Pay Range**$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly**Grade**3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.**EEO Statement:**2200 The Brigham and Women's 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 Veteran’s 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.