PCA II Pediatrics

Overview

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32 hour evening. Four 8 hour shifts. Every other weekend, every other holiday.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.

• Perform patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, feeding patients, etc. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
• Ensure that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
• Perform specimen collection and document all appropriate information.
• Retrieve equipment from other areas, set up equipment, clean equipment between patient use, and report malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
• Document patient information, such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results.
• Assist patients with food tray setup and eating if necessary.
• Communicate with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition.
• Receive and direct Medical Staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• Licenses and Credentials:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Data Conversion – Various Issuers preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Healthcare experience 1-2 years required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to multitask and handle stress crisis situations effectively.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
  • Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required.
  • Good interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self according to Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Standing Frequently (34-66%), Walking Frequently (34-66%), Sitting Occasionally (3-33%), Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device), Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Pushing Occasionally (3-33%), Pulling Occasionally (3-33%), Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%), Balancing Frequently (34-66%), Stooping Occasionally (3-33%), Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%), Crouching Occasionally (3-33%), Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%), Reaching Frequently (34-66%), Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%), Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%), Feeling Constantly (67-100%), Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%), Vision – Far Constantly (67-100%), Vision – Near Constantly (67-100%), Talking Constantly (67-100%), Hearing Constantly (67-100%).
• Remote Type:
  Onsite
• Work Location:
  
  2014 Washington Street
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  32
• Employee Type:
  Regular
• Work Shift:
  
  Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range: $17.71 - $25.28/Hourly. Grade 3.

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;

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