GASTROENEROLOGY PCA II Faulkner

Site : Brigham and Womens 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 hours - 4 (10-hour) shifts 8a-6 : 30p

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) as we call it 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. 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 addition the PCA is responsible for responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking an active role in the efficient operation of the unit. Assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. BWFH 6 South is a 37 private bed fast paced medicine / telemetry teachingunit. The unit supports medical education and training to future and current physicians. This is a fast paced medical unit providing care for a diverse adult population with acute and chronic conditions including : asthma COPD renal disease DKA DVT flu HTN PE pneumonia sepsis and UTI and other clinical conditions. The unit is equipped with the latest technology including telemetry Vocera Epic and virtual patient observation using a Constant Monitoring System (CVM).

Grade : 130

About Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital an affiliate of Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care research teaching and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham we believe in equal access to quality care employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity : race gender identity sexual orientation ability religion ethnicity national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research. Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers our patients and those we may never meet are at the center of everything we do. If youre looking for more than a career join Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree

No

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

• Certified Nursing Assistant or current Nursing Student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent med / surgical clinical rotation.
• Staff adheres to all I 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 and 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

Day (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 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.

EEO Statement :

Brigham and Womens 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 18 - 27