PCA - Bridge to Home Lounge and Inpatient Units

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support direct and non-direct patient care, including routine tasks and clerical duties. The role requires maintaining patient safety and may include 1:1 observation in critical situations.

Telemetry/CCU competency is emphasized for this unit. The position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit, reports to the Nurse Manager, and requires interaction with patients at their intellectual level.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; CNA/PCT certification preferred or required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant certifications may be required.
• BLS certification required; patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine tasks.
• Assist with clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities.
• Monitor patient safety and serve as a 1:1 observer when needed.
• Maintain telemetry/CICU competency for unit-specific duties.

Skills

Multitasking

Stress management

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson 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 Patient Care Associate (PCA) is responsible for performing a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care duties as well as clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities. The PCA performs other patient care related duties and unit duties as needed and may function as a patient care observer to monitor for patient safety in situations where 1:1 observation is required.

Telemetry/Critical Care Unit Specific: Responsible for successfully completing arrhythmia course and maintaining competency in telemetry monitoring.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to the Nurse Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical ability.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [CNA/PCT] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only required Experience Six (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience required One (1) to three (3) years secretarial experience preferred and Healthcare experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training required. - Nursing Assistant certification, Medical Assistant certification, or a nursing student who is actively enrolled into a nursing program with a minimum of 6 months of student clinical experience required. - Patient Care Associates hired prior to April 16, 2013 are grandfathered into their current position without being required to have a nursing or medical assistant certification. - Ability to multitask and handle stress crisis situations effectively required. - Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required. - Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required. - Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.73 - $28.82/Hourly

Grade

SC2C27

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.

EEO Statement

1910 Cooley Dickinson 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.

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