Patient Care Assistant - BWH Surgical Intermediate - 15BCD

About the role

Nursing at Brigham and Women's Hospital is known for excellent clinical practice and for keeping patients and their families at the center of all they do. We understand that great care is shaped by relationships with patients and their families. That's why we're committed to knowing our patients on a deeper level — not just as patients, but as individuals — to ensure that they, and their families, feel known and cared for. At BWH, we proudly work together with a spirit of inquiry and a deep commitment to providing the highest quality, evidence-informed and theory-guided care in an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including, but not limited to glucometry, EKGs, and vital signs
• Responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit

Qualifications

• Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT or commensurate experience required. If the state of MA is not offering CNA exams at the time of hire, documentation of successful completion of full CNA course work will suffice
• 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
• Bi-lingual skills preferred
• Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• May not currently hold a valid nursing license

Pay

$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly