PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE NURSING ASSISTANT EVENINGS
Company: Spaulding Hospital-Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: September 1, 2024
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Job Description:
We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $750 to welcome you
to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're
eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our
interview process.
Summary
Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), the PCA as
a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in
clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient
care environment.
Key Responsibilities
--- Patient care plan is carried out as directed by Registered
Nurse.
--- Patient physical care is provided such as bed bath, toileting,
grooming, changing bed linen, etc. per established guidelines.
--- Patient general care is provided such as positioning, lifting,
and turning, and using adaptive and transfer equipment per
established guidelines.
--- Patient monitoring activities such as vital signs and blood
glucose are performed per established guidelines.
--- Patients are prepared for meals, assisting when appropriate to
meet patients' need.
--- Patient rounds are performed regularly, and call lights are
answered promptly to meet patients' needs.
--- Patient care is documented in a timely manner adhering to
established standards.
--- Patient room clutter is organized to make best use of space and
clean environment.
--- Specimens are obtained and labeled consistent with established
procedures.
--- Mentoring and teaching is provided for new nursing assistants
to meet performance expectations.
--- Additional department, organization, or network activities are
completed per established objectives.
--- MGB Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration,
Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience
Education/Degree
Required:
--- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required unless
candidate holds a nursing assistant certification.
Experience/Certification
Required:
--- Recent experience and/or training in clinical patient care.
Preferred:
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g.
computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required:
--- Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
skills with the English language.
--- Must demonstrate basic skills in math and computer science.
--- Must demonstrate the ability to perform, modify, and record all
physical therapy skills with relevance to appropriate thoroughness
and sequencing.
--- Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
--- Knowledge of DPH/OEMS regulations.
Preferred:
--- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills,
working with diverse population.
--- High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with
ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing
situations.
--- Attention to detail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment:
Activity
Amount of Time Spent
None
1 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
Over 75%
Outdoor weather condition
X
Extreme cold (non weather)
X
Work in high place(s)
X
Work in confined space(s)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Risk of radiation exposure
X
Exposure to blood borne pathogen
X
Flammable/explosive gase
X
Toxic / caustic chemical
X
Dust or other irritant
X
Grease or oil
X
Hazardous specimen
X
Exposure to lab animal
X
Infectious / contagious disease
X
Cleaning agents/chemical
X
Hot equipment
X
Noisy equipment
X
Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)
X
Other
X
Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job
No Lifting required
No Carrying required
Number of pounds
Amount of Time
1 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
Over 75%
Lift
Carry
Lift
Carry
Lift
Carry
Lift
Carry
Up to 10 pound
X
X
Up to 25 pound
X
X
Up to 50 pound
X
Up to 100 pound
X
Over 100 pound
X
Push/Pull Requirements of this job:
No Pushing required
No Pulling required
Number of pounds
Amount of Time
1 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
Over 75%
Push
Pull
Push
Pull
Push
Pull
Push
Pull
Up to 10 pound
X
X
Up to 25 pound
X
X
Up to 50 pound
X
X
Up to 100 pound
X
X
Over 100 pound
X
X
Physical Activity requirements of this job:
Activity
Amount of Time Spent
None
1 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
Over 75%
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch
X
Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)
X
Type / use keyboard or other data entry device
X
Reach with hands & arm
X
Climb stair
X
Climb ladder or other equipment
X
Drive / operate motor vehicle
X
Balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl
X
Speak
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
Touch
X
Other
X
Vision Requirements of this job:
Vision Requirement
Always called upon in job
Sometimes called upon in job
Rarely called upon in job
Close vision
X
Distance vision
X
Color vision
X
Peripheral vision
X
Depth perception
X
Ability to adjust focu
X
Other
Safety equipment used while performing this job:
Safety eye glasse
X
Gown
X
Filter lens (welding/soldering)
Scrub
X
Face shield
X
Boot
Ear plugs or Muffler
Hard hat
Surgical mask / dust mask
X
Coverall
Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Glove
X
Other
Level of noise typical in this work environment:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very loud
EEO Statement
SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with
respect and opportunity for all. SRN 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. If you need a
reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the
interview process, please let us know.
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