PACU RN Student Faulkner

Overview

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Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Schedule: 40 Hour Evening. Weekend and Holiday Rotation.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) II RN Student 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 PCA II RN Student 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 RN Student 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 RN Student will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.

Must be a current nursing student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent med/surgical clinical rotation.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

CPR Certification - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Adhere to all C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Successful completion of an approved nursing assistant training program.
• Ability to effectively speak, read and write using the English language.
• Ability to pass clinical competency, basic math and reading testing.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements, in order to measure height and weight, intake and output and calorie counts.
• Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Ability to enter and retrieve computerized information.
• Physical ability to push, transfer, and pull heavy loads throughout assigned shift.
• Physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting demands, for the patient populations regularly served.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, and other hospital staff.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Ability to manage stress related to patient care issues, changing hospital climate, and personnel issues.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type
  :
  Onsite
• Work Location
  : 1153 Centre Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
  : 40
• Employee Type
  :
  Regular
• Work Shift
  :
  Evening (United States of America)
• Pay Range
  : $18.56 - $27.58/Hourly
• Grade
  : SF1130

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified…