PCA I/II, 24 hrs, 12hr day shift Med Tele Unit

About the role

This position is open to internal caregivers, students, or contingent workers/agency workers at UMass Memorial Health. To apply, please click here to log into your Workday account.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.
• Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
• Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
• Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).
• Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
• Measures and records patients’ weights and heights.
• Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning.
• Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.
• Performs other selected unit specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
• Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
• Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.
• Refills tube feeding bags as directed.
• Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.
• Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
• Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
• Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
• Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC emails on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Skills

• Clear communication.
• Observation and documentation skills.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including holidays off every third holiday, weekends off every third weekend, and a signing bonus for eligible candidates.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $24.49 per hour.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with holidays off every third holiday and weekends off every third weekend.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I.
• Experience in inpatient/outpatient care or clinical care training.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations.