DSU/PACU/Peri-Anesthesia Patient Care Associate

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Summary Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions -Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.

-Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.

-Interacts with patients and their families effectively.

-Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.

-Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.

-Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.

A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.

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. Phlebotomy experience preferred Knowledge of medical terminology. May not currently hold a valid nursing license. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Additional_Job_Description

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

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