Nursing Student PCA – Onsite Per Diem, Hands-on Care

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking a Nursing Student/Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the registered nurse with clinical tasks and to respond to patient and family needs. This on-site per diem role emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Ideal candidates are nursing students who have completed fundamentals with a clinical component; BSN or direct-entry master's students are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification as a nursing assistant preferred.
• Nursing student who has completed fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component.
• BSN or direct-entry master's program students preferred for PCA roles.
• Bi-lingual skills are preferred.
• Prior clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the RN with clinical tasks such as glucometry, EKGs, and vital signs.
• Respond to patient and family needs and help maintain unit efficiency.

Skills

Nursing student status

Clinical experience

Bi-lingual preferred

Medical terminology knowledge

Nursing assistant certification (CNA)

Education

Nursing fundamentals completed with clinical component

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking a Nursing Student/Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the registered nurse with clinical tasks and to respond to patient and family needs. This on-site per diem role emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Ideal candidates are nursing students who have completed fundamentals with a clinical component; BSN or direct-entry master's students are preferred.