Patient Care Associate / 40 Hour / Evenings - BWH PCA Float Pool

PCA Position at Brigham and Women's Hospital A $750 sign‑on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired prior to 6/30/2023 for PCA positions. Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is an affiliate of Mass General Brigham and is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. BWH is a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that seeks to reflect the diversity of the patients it serves and provides equal access to quality care, employment, and advancement opportunities for all. Responsibilities Providing direct and indirect care for patients by assisting RNs with clinical tasks and responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit. Working collaboratively to provide excellent care to patients and families in the safest environment. Remotely monitoring the safety of multiple patients at a time utilizing continuous virtual monitoring system. Making patient assignments for the continuous virtual monitoring staff and identifying when a patient assignment may need to change. Working collaboratively with the PCAs in the continuous virtual monitoring room to ensure the safety of the patients. Communicating effectively with the Nurse Administrators regarding patients on continuous virtual monitoring at both BWH and BWHF. Attending all non-emergent central line placements as an observer to ensure the provider uses sterile technique. Recognizing breaks in sterile technique and communicating that with the physician placing the line. Documenting and attesting to observing sterile technique for central line placement in EPIC. Qualifications Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT, or commensurate experience required unless the incumbent is a nursing student who has completed fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab). For nursing students hired as PCAs, we strongly prefer students enrolled in BSN or direct-entry Master’s programs. Bi‑lingual skills preferred. Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology. May not currently hold a valid nursing license. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phenom People