PCA Various Scheduled Hours Shifts Med/Surg
Newton-Wellesley Hospital | |
United States, Massachusetts, Newton | |
2014 Washington Street (Show on map) | |
Sep 22, 2024 | |
Description
Job Summary: Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. Essential Functions: * Assists with meeting direct patient care needs * Consistently fosters a healing environment with respect and kindness demonstrating respect for all individuals with sensitivity to cultural diversity * Contributes to the plan of care through ongoing communication with the RN * Assists with patient data and specimen collection * Assists with equipment preparation and set up * Supports a Culture of Safety by providing a safe and comfortable patient/family experience where risks are reduced and/or eliminated, by performing the following: * Completes hourly patient care rounds, anticipating patient needs proactively * Maintains patient and family privacy and confidentiality * Responds to patient and family requests, including answering patient call lights in a timely manner * Seeks registered nurse assistance to meet patient/family needs when necessary. * Communicates in a respectful manner with all members of the interdisciplinary team * Monitors patient and environment for safety concerns and immediately reports changes to RN/licensed nurse * Maintains a safe and clean patient care environment * Follows Infection Prevention Practices * Proper hand washing demonstrated 100% of the time * Utilizes two patient identifiers for proper patient identification prior to all specimen collections * Follows Safe Patient Handling principles to maintain safety for both patients and staff * Documents aspects of care on approved forms or electronic medical record * Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary team to meet patient/family and unit/department needs * Proactively provides assistance to others * Performs delegated responsibilities and demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing unit demands * Provides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in the relevant unit profiles * In collaboration with the Nursing Manager/Director and Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nursing Practice Specialist/Nursing Professional Development Specialist, identifies and meets learning needs, including: * Completes annual required training * Updates knowledge through periodic in-services * Other duties as assigned Direct Patient Care:
Patient Data and Specimen Collection: * Utilizes 2 patient identifiers for proper patient identification prior to all specimen collections * Obtains and records vital signs, pulse oximetry and non-invasive B/P and immediately reports changes to RN/licensed nurse * Performs blood glucose testing Equipment: * Retrieves equipment from other areas * Cleans equipment between patient use * Follows equipment management protocols on assigned unit for patient use: o Cardiac monitors o Portable oxygen cylinder o Nasal cannula/face mask o Pulse oximeter and probe o Suction canister-liner system o Patient lifting equipment o Scales: Standing/Chair/Wheelchair * Provides a Safe and Comfortable Patient/Family experience * Adheres to service excellence standards during care provision with respectful, courteous, culturally sensitive care * Responds to call lights in a timely manner and prioritizes call light response appropriately * Participates in hourly rounding per unit protocol * Provides constant observation for patients at risk for injury in person or virtually * Reapplies soft restraints/roll belt per unit protocol * Uses principles of Safe Patient Handling
Documentation on Approved Forms and in Medical Record * Records intake of fluids and food * Records height and weight * Records output of urine, stool, vomitus, and drain output * Records vital signs, pulse oximetry and noninvasive BPs * Records blood glucose results Qualifications
Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT or commensurate experience required, unless incumbent is currently enrolled in, and successfully completes, the NWH Patient Care Associate Training Program, or is a nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab). For nursing students hired as PCAs, strongly prefer nursing students enrolled in BSN programs or direct-entry Masters' programs EEO StatementNewton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Primary Location
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MA-Newton-NWH Main Campus
Work Locations
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NWH Main Campus
2014 Washington Street
Newton
02462 Job
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Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Associate
Organization
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)
Schedule
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Full-time
Posted Shift Description
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All shifts available: days, eves and nights.
Part-time to full-time available: 24, 32, 36, 40 hrs/week options. Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required. Employee Status
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Regular
Job Posting
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Aug 29, 2024
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