Summer RN Student Patient Care Associate (PCA/CNA)

Company: Spaulding Rehabilitation
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Summer RN Student Patient Care Associate (PCA/CNA) - ( 3235876 )
Description
Are you a nursing student who has completed at least 1 clinical rotation and looking to gain clinical experience working as a PCA this summer? Our patients and staff welcome the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience with you while you are learning the skills you will need in your nursing career.
Working as a PCA allows student nurses to gain diverse hands-on patient care skills, become more confident in organizing
and providing care, and experience an inpatient nursing schedule. This opportunity offers flexible work schedules, augments your income, provides camaraderie with nurse colleagues.
Summary
Provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Nurse.
Key Responsibilities

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  Patient care plan is carried out as directed.
  
  
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  Patient physical care is provided such as bed bath, toileting, grooming, changing bed linen, etc. per established guidelines.
  
  
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  Patient general care is provided such as positioning, lifting and turning, and using adaptive and transfer equipment per established guidelines.
  
  
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  Patient monitoring activities such as vital signs and blood glucose are performed per established guidelines.
  
  
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  Patients are prepared for meals, assisting when appropriate to meet patients' need.
  
  
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  Patient rounds are performed regularly and call lights are answered promptly to meet patients' needs.
  
  
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  Patient care is documented in a timely manner adhering to established standards.
  
  
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  Patient room clutter is organized to make best use of space and clean environment.
  
  
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  Specimens are obtained and labeled consistent with established procedures.
  
  
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  Mentoring and teaching is provided for new nursing assistants to meet performance expectations.
  
  
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  Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
  
  
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  PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
  
  
  Qualifications
  Qualifications and Experience
  Education/Degree
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  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent
    
    Certifications:
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      Certification as a Nursing Assistant at time of hire within the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network or within 120 days of employment if enrolled in a sponsored program and must remain active thereafter, OR
      
      
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      Nursing student currently enrolled in a formal nursing program and has successfully completed at least one clinical rotation.
      
      
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      Certified Nursing Assistants employed as of June 1, 2018 with ten (10) or more years of service in this role are exempt from this requirement except for SRB which requires certification due to mandated DPH regulatory requirements.
      
      
      Experience
      Preferred
      
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      • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a nursing assistant preferred.
        
        Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
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          Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
          
          
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          Must demonstrate basic skills in math and computer science.
          
          
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          Must demonstrate the ability to perform, modify, and record all physical therapy skills with relevance to appropriate thoroughness and sequencing.
          
          
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          Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
          
          
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          Knowledge of DPH/OEMS regulations.
          
          
          Preferred:
          
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            Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
            
            
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            Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
            
            
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            Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
            
            
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            High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
            
            
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            Attention to detail. EEO Statement:
            
            
            SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. PHH takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law.
            Primary Location : MA-Cambridge-SHC Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
            Work Locations :
            SHC Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
            1575 Cambridge Street
            Cambridge 02138
            Job : Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Associate
            Organization : Spaulding Hospital-Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)
            Shift : Rotating
            Job Posting : Mar 10, 2023
            Req ID: 3235876

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