Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Assistant - ICU, 32H Day/Eve

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate/Unit Coordinator to assist with patient care and daily activities under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes basic care tasks, vital signs, and coordination on the nursing unit. Requires a high school diploma; CNA is optional. BLS due within 90 days. Base pay range and strict vaccination expectations are noted by the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous PCA experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Desire to help people pursuing healthcare careers.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under RN supervision.
• Take vital signs, height/weight, oxygen saturation.
• Record intake and output and collect specimens as needed.
• Provide personal care and assist daily activities.
• Support unit operations, including clerical tasks.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Desire to help others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Beth Israel Lahey Health and Anna Jaques Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values.

The Patient Care Associate/Unit Coordinator will provide basic care activities and provide personal needs, comfort and safety of your patient. The Patient Care Associate/Unit Coordinator assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focus on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Patient Care Associate/Unit Coordinator must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Vital Signs
• Height and Weight
• Oxygen Saturation
• Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse
• Collecting various specimens for analysis
• Recording and measuring intake and output
• Providing patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities
• Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
• Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.

The Patient Care Associate/Unit Coordinator performs a variety of computer, clerical, and supply functions necessary for the operation of the nursing unit. Responsibilities include handling and controlling written and verbal communications between nursing unit, personnel and numerous physicians, ancillary services, patients, visitors and families, and the organization of the patient medical record.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous PCA experience (preferred)
• Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
• Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
• Basic computer skills (preferred)
• Medical terminology (preferred)
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Certification/License

CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire

Other Requirements

• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.
• Demonstrate commitment and actions to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Pay Range

$19.50 - $26.24

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled