Patient Care Assistant II — Float Pool (Dynamic Shifts)

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Assistant II to support the RN with clinical tasks and patient care on a busy unit. The position features 8- and 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and holidays, and alignment with patient-family centered care principles.

The PCA II role emphasizes safety, basic clinical tasks, and teamwork within the patient care team, with focus on responding to emergencies and maintaining infection control throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Supports RN with clinical tasks including glucose monitoring and EKGs.
• Applies simple dressings and uses aseptic technique.
• Responds to medical emergencies using CPR and AED.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe patient environment and monitor safety risks.
• Perform 1:1 monitoring for at-risk patients.
• Assist with patient rounds and respond to patient needs.
• Comply with infection control and safety procedures.
• Maintain timely communication with RN and unit staff.

Skills

Blood glucose

EKG

Aseptic technique

CPR/AED

Patient safety

1:1 monitoring

Job description

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Assistant II to support the RN with clinical tasks and patient care on a busy unit. The position features 8- and 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and holidays, and alignment with patient-family centered care principles.

The PCA II role emphasizes safety, basic clinical tasks, and teamwork within the patient care team, with focus on responding to emergencies and maintaining infection control throughout the shift.