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JUSTIFICATION
This individual must be able to provide a flexible schedule and coverage on rotating weekends and holidays.
Incentive
$750.00 Sign on available
Schedule
• hour shifts
•Nights | 7 pm – 7 am
•36 hours per week
•Rotational holiday and weekend schedule
Why This Role Is Important?
The RACU/General Medicine is an eighteen-bed unit crafted for the care of patients requiring focused pulmonary care and the care of patients with general medical diagnoses. Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists the multi-disciplinary health care team in clinical support functions to promote a safe, conscientious patient care environment. PCA assists patients with daily living needs, monitoring & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner. PCAs will float between two units, Bigelow 9 General Medicine, and Bigelow 13 RACU.
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
-Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
-Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
-Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
-Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
-Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses
Qualifications
- Required: Must have recent experience, and/or training, in clinical patient care.
- Preferred: Licensed, certified, or enrolled student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT accredited program, at the time of hire, OR
- Candidate enrolled in a Nursing, Pre-Med, PA undergraduate program, with at least one semester of patient care rotations completed, at time of hire.
Schedule
Day (7am-3pm / 7am-7pm), Evening (3pm-11pm), and Night (7pm-7am, 11pm-7a) Rotational holiday and weekend schedule
What do we have to offer?
* Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
* Full comprehensive benefits packet, inclusive of travel discounts, MBTA subsidy and health savings.
* Employee Perks, Weekly pay, and retirement package.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with an exciting and exciting career.
Our culture is one of collaboration and innovation.
We believe that by working together, we can achieve outstanding things. We are also committed to delivering our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both expertly and personally.
If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.
Do you think you may be a good fit for New England's #1 Medical Center, based on U.S. News Best Hospitals for : Massachusetts General Hospital?
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
273 Charles Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$ $26.06/Hourly
Grade
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