Patient Care Associate: Team-Based Support & Safety

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to work with an inpatient nursing team to support quality patient care and smooth unit operations. You will assist with developing care plans under a registered nurse, maintain competencies, and monitor safety of at-risk patients using safety interventions under supervision.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and 0–1 year of related experience, plus basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers; ability to navigate web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with a registered nurse on developing a patient's care plan.
• Develops and maintains competencies as delegated by a registered nurse.
• Maintains the safety of patients identified at risk by implementing nursing safety interventions or protective devices/equipment under supervision.
• Reports all patient activity to the registered nurse in a timely manner.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to work with an inpatient nursing team to support quality patient care and smooth unit operations. You will assist with developing care plans under a registered nurse, maintain competencies, and monitor safety of at-risk patients using safety interventions under supervision.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and 0–1 year of related experience, plus basic computer skills.