Patient Care Associate

Patient Care Associate

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is responsible for performing a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care duties as well as clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities. The PCA performs other patient care related duties and unit duties as needed and may function as a patient care observer to monitor for patient safety in situations where 1 : 1 observation is required. Telemetry / Critical Care Unit Specific : Responsible for successfully completing arrhythmia course and maintaining competency in telemetry monitoring. This position is designed to promote learning experiences and health care exposure to Cooley Dickinson employees who are looking to further their careers in the medical field. This position is part of the 1199 SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Nurse Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical ability.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions :

• Provide care under the direction of the RN.
• Observe procedures and assist with preparing patients for procedures.
• Perform patient care related duties and clinical functions as assigned or requested.
• This includes, but is not limited to, taking vital signs, performing EKGs, monitoring oxygen saturation, performing skin care and dressing functions, collecting specimens, bathing and performing other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, feeding patients, etc.
• Perform glucose monitoring and bladder scans and reports results to RNs.
• Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
• Communicate with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition.
• Document appropriately in the patient's medical record on care provided to patients.
• Participate in quality improvement processes and systems to assure targeted outcomes, exceptional service delivery and efficiency.
• Monitor patients requiring one to one observation reporting change(s) in conditions and needs, and care as supervisor indicates.
• Remain in constant attendance with assigned high risk patient until relieved by shift charge nurse.
• Maintain safety for patients with suicidal ideation.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards.
• Maintain flexibility and remain responsive to unit and overall nursing department needs as they relate to patients and work assignments.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other functions / duties as requested.

Qualifications, PCA, Certified (Salary Grade C25)

Qualifications, PCA, Non-Certified (Salary Grade C24)

Physical Requirements :

Remote Type : Onsite

Work Location : 30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 24

Employee Type : Regular

Work Shift : Day (United States of America)

Pay Range : $18.25 - $25.38 / Hourly

Grade : SC2C24

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.

Cooley Dickinson 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 Veteran's 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 (857)-282-7642.