PCT, Med Surg, Per Diem

ummh; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a patient care aide to assist in data collection and care under RN supervision. You will support comfort measures and perform patient care activities according to established protocols, while communicating with patients, families, and staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a team-based care model. Required CPR and CNA certifications, age 17+, and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and perform simple math calculations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection and care and treatment of patients under supervision.
• Demonstrate understanding of comfort measures for the served population.
• Perform patient care activities under supervision and protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Collaborate in a team-based model of care.

Skills

reading, writing, basic math

interpersonal skills

teamwork

communication

manual dexterity

instruction following

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $15.00 - $23.32 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details

Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours: 6:30AM-3PM,2:30PM-11PM,11PM-7AM

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 25080 - 1291 2N IP Adult Acute Care

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, and according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, assists in data collection and care and treatment of patients.
• Demonstrates understanding of comfort measures required of population served.
• Performs patient care activities as prescribed by and under the direct supervision of the registered nurse/preceptor based on established protocols.
• Effectively communicates with patients, families, and staff as necessary.
• Works collaboratively in a team model of care.

Position Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Education

Required

• CPR certification.
• CNA certification.
• Must be the age of 17 or older.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Preferred

• Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Experience/Skills

Required

• Must possess the following skills: reading, writing and simple mathematical calculations
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Manual dexterity required to perform tests and to complete treatments
• Ability to understand and follow through on instructions

Preferred

• Recent sub-acute or acute care patient care assistant experience.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.