PACU Certified Nursing Assistant / Nursing Student Per Diem BWFH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Perianesthesia Patient Care Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing essential care to patients before surgery, ensuring their comfort and safety. The ideal candidate will be skilled in patient communication, possess basic medical knowledge, and demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork. With a focus on high-quality patient care, this position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values collaboration and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision.
• Competency in performing basic medical tasks like EKGs and blood glucose monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and comfort during preoperative procedures.
• Assist with patient transport and equipment management.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff about patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Medical Terminology

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Stress Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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.

Job Summary

The Perianesthesia Patient Care Assistant provides direct and indirect care to perioperative patients to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality patient care. Under the supervision of the Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse/Nursing Director the PCA performs various clinical duties which facilitate each patient's readiness for surgery. The Perianesthesia PCA provides a broad range of care and services to patients, including but not to limited to, EKG, blood glucose monitoring, completing EKGs, supporting Perianesthesia procedures within their scope, responding to medical emergency situations utilizing Heartsaver CPR and AED skills, patient transport and securing equipment and supplies. They will provide safe and accurate transportation for patients. The Patient Care Assistant will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.

Qualifications

1. PROVISION OF A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

• Anticipates and identifies patient safety risks in collaboration with patient care team and takes appropriate action.

• Utilizes proper body mechanics in moving and assisting patients to prevent personal injury.

• Rounds and returns loose oxygen cylinders to appropriate storage areas.

• Clears hallways of clutter.

2. ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS

• Interacts with patients, families, and staff in a professional manner, projecting a positive public image.

• Respects and supports a culturally diverse staff and patient population.

• Delivers care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to and demonstrates respect for patient diversity.

• Respects and maintains the confidentiality and privacy of patient, employee and hospital information at all times.

• Works cooperatively with all staff members and takes appropriate steps to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Seeks assistance from RN, Nursing Director, or Nursing Supervisor, as needed.

• Dresses appropriately and according to dress code requirements, including wearing visible hospital I.D. badge that identifies self at all times.

3. MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION

• Reviews and is knowledgeable of appropriate policies, procedures, and work rules.

• Utilizes hospital E-mail to access staff meeting minutes, notices, and memos.

• Maintains timely ongoing verbal communication with RN throughout the shift, regarding patient condition including, the status of completing delegated tasks. Recognizes and notifies RN immediately of any significant change in a patient's condition and/or monitoring alarms

• Accurately collects and records patient data (vital signs, intake and output, blood sugar, weights, restraint care/monitoring, other) and complies with hospital documentation standards to ensure a complete and accurate patient record.

4. COLLABORATIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE

• Maintains and fosters and teamwork approach to patient care.

• Transports patients and equipment throughout the hospital as requested

o Uses appropriate safety techniques and body mechanics when moving patients. Remains with the patient or ensures patient is attended by staff when of other home unit.

5. PATIENT/FAMILY EDUCATION

• Addresses patient comfort and information needs by providing informative, non-clinical information to patients and families, orienting patients/visitors to the hospital, unit, patient room services.

• In collaboration with the licensed nurse, reinforces the patient education provided by the nurse and provides patients/families with basic patient care instruction, such as instruction for using the call light and safety requirements.

6. COMPETENCY

• Complies with established practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and regulations

• Maintains and demonstrates compliance with hospital and nursing competencies and care standards. Maintains competence in relation to a variety of technical skills that may include but are not limited to performing EKGs and blood glucose monitoring, applying simple dressings and Heartsaver CPR and AED skills.

7. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must be realistic, objective, measurable and related to principal duties described above.

• Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards

• Ability to effectively speak, read and write using the English language

• Ability to pass clinical competency, basic math and reading testing

• Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements, to measure height and weight, intake and output and calorie counts

• Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations

• Physical ability to push, transfer, and pull heavy loads throughout assigned shift

• Physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting demands, for the patient populations regularly served

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, and other hospital staff

• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work

• Ability to manage stress related to patient care issues and changing hospital climate and personnel issues.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.