HCA's needed for weekend care

Shift: Days
South Wing 7 - Orthopedic Unit
Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts
Every other weekend and holiday required
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The PCT will perform a variety of technical tasks and bedside functions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Direct Patient care; hygiene, skin care, mobility, and monitoring. Will have multi-skills for what is needed on the unit, to perform all duties relative to phlebotomy and EKGs. The PCT is expected to manage equipment and perform or assist in all procedures on the unit. South Wing 7 - Orthopedic Unit

~ South Wing 7 contains 32 beds, all private rooms. Primarily an Orthopedic unit with general medical surgical overflow. We service a wide variety of patients, with a large population of elective surgeries such as total hip replacements, knee replacements and orthopedic trauma patients

Provides age-appropriate care to patients.
Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups and applies developmental theories and concepts when implementing care for patients.
Obtains and documents weights/heights, abdominal girths, and head circumference (Pediatric Service) as per physician/nurse order 100% of the time as indicated by quarterly review of 5 records. Consistently reports any significant deviations in vital signs as outlined in the procedure immediately. Records and reports, 100% of the time, any change in the patient's normal drainage pattern, i.e. gastric, wound, blood.
Administers treatments and procedures per BMC policy/procedure.
Provides post-mortem care as directed by RN according to Baystate Health's policy.
Performs all procedures outlined in the nursing procedure manual within the area of responsibility per specifications. Makes available or offers bedpan, urinal, and emesis basin immediately after patient request as indicated by the absence of patient complaints.
Accurately measures and records intake and output per established policy as indicated by random review of intake and output forms. Performs Point of Care (POC) Testing
Provides information to RN based upon an observation made during patient-related care. Documents treatments and activities consistently
Clearly communicates information related to patient care to the team. Is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures. Responds effectively in emergency situations as observed. Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patients based on department and unit-specific needs.
1) PCT training or CNA training, preferred

1. High School diploma or GED
2. At least one year of patient care experience (this experience can vary in level of long-term care, specialty, acute care, etc.)

1. High School diploma or GED
2. Three or more years of patient care experience (this experience can vary in level of long-term care, specialty, acute care, etc.) experience OR at least one year as a level II PCT at Baystate Health

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. 4 or more years of Acute or specialty-specific care setting experience OR at least one year as a level III PCT at Baystate Health

Proficient in reading and writing in English
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Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

relevant experience and training; Non-Graduate (Required)
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.