PCT, Med Surg, Per Diem

C250 UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital, Inc.; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a patient care assistant to support nurses with data collection, basic care, and patient comfort. You will follow established protocols under RN supervision and communicate clearly with patients, families, and the care team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Required CNA and CPR certifications, plus current BLS within 30 days of hire; must be at least 17 years old. A signing bonus may be available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• CNA certification required.
• Age 17 or older.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Education

CNA certification

CPR certification

BLS certification

Age 17 or older

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?

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 I. 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.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important role for our patients and their families, every day.