Salem Hospital NSMC
BWFH 5 East Certified Nursing Assistant
Salem Hospital NSMC, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, United States, 02130
Patient Care Assistant II
The Patient Care Assistant II functions as a member of the patient care team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), and proficiently and consistently performs all aspects of the PCA role. The Patient Care Assistant II is responsible for supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including but not limited to blood glucose monitoring, completing EKGs, applying simple dressings, using aseptic technique and responding to medical emergency situations utilizing Heartsaver CPR and AED skills. In addition, the PCA II is responsible for responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking an active role in the efficient operation of the unit. The PCA II will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. Essential Functions: Provision of a Safe Environment Organizational Ethics Management of Resources Management of Information Collaborative Interdisciplinary Patient/Family Education Competency Quality Improvement Patient Care Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required Licenses and Credentials: Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [CNA/PCT] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required and HeartSaver CPR AED - American Heart Association (AHA) required Experience: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 1153 Centre Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range: $18.56 - $27.58/Hourly Grade: SF1130 EEO Statement: Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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.
The Patient Care Assistant II functions as a member of the patient care team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), and proficiently and consistently performs all aspects of the PCA role. The Patient Care Assistant II is responsible for supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including but not limited to blood glucose monitoring, completing EKGs, applying simple dressings, using aseptic technique and responding to medical emergency situations utilizing Heartsaver CPR and AED skills. In addition, the PCA II is responsible for responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking an active role in the efficient operation of the unit. The PCA II will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. Essential Functions: Provision of a Safe Environment Organizational Ethics Management of Resources Management of Information Collaborative Interdisciplinary Patient/Family Education Competency Quality Improvement Patient Care Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required Licenses and Credentials: Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [CNA/PCT] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required and HeartSaver CPR AED - American Heart Association (AHA) required Experience: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 1153 Centre Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range: $18.56 - $27.58/Hourly Grade: SF1130 EEO Statement: Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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.