Patient Care Assistant Neuroscience BWH

Nursing Student Pca Flex Role

Functioning under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and as a member of the unit-based patient care team, the Student Nurse Patient Care Assistant (PCA) performs duties of direct and indirect patient care. The PCA is responsible for supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including, but not limited to glucometry, EKGs, and vital signs. In addition, the PCA is responsible for responding to the needs of patients and family members and takes a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit.

Clinical duties include assisting patients with activities of daily living, anticipating individual patient needs, adapting standard care to unique patient needs, measuring vital signs, performing EKGs, collecting and recording patient data, assisting with physical therapy, completing procedure setup and clean up, performing simple dressing changes, functioning as a patient observer, and performing unit-specific clinical duties.

Non-clinical duties include escorting patients/families upon discharge, transporting patients and/or equipment, maintaining patient rooms, ordering and maintaining supplies, and all other duties as assigned.

To qualify you must have:
Nursing student currently enrolled in a BSN or direct-entry Masters' program who has completed her/his fundamentals in nursing and two clinical rotations. Must be in good academic standing in current program, and one letter of reference must be from a Nursing Program Professor. Bi-lingual skills preferred. Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology. May not currently hold a valid nursing license.

EPIC experience preferred. Candidates must be able to meet scheduling requirements outlined below.

Scheduling requirements include the ability to complete a minimum of 250 hours within 12 months with the expectation that 50% will be considered "off-shift" (nights/weekends) and the expectation to work one winter and one summer holiday/year.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Licenses and Credentials:
Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred.

Experience:

Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Knowledge of medical terminology. Strong patient/customer service skills. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Proficient in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Work Location:

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

0

Employee Type:
Per Diem

Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's 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.

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