Patient Care Associate - O/Night Shift (11p-7a) - 32 hours at Partner's Healthcare in Sandwich, Massachusetts

Posted in Other 3 days ago.





Job Description:

Site: Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job 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.


Education/Degree
-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: - Enrollment in a Nursing, Pre-Med, or Physician Assistant (PA) undergraduate program, with a minimum of one semester of completed patient care rotations at the time of hire. OR
- Possession of a valid license, certification, or enrollment as a student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT-accredited program at the time of hire.
Skills - BLS required



Qualifications


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 - External




Education/Degree



  • 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:



  • Enrollment in a Nursing, Pre-Med, or Physician Assistant (PA) undergraduate program, with a minimum of one semester of completed patient care rotations at the time of hire. OR

  • Possession of a valid license, certification, or enrollment as a student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT-accredited program at the time of hire.





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Additional Job Details (if applicable)


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Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


311 Service Road



Scheduled Weekly Hours


32



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Night (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework


At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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