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Patient Care Associate
Boston, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: New England Baptist Hospital Category: Technician Job ID: JR14674 Date posted: 02/24/2023When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
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Rotating (United States of America)Job Description:
The Patient Care Associate provides a comprehensive, proactive, and “Patients First” experience for our patients and visitors. They will perform unit activities under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse. These include, but are not limited to, direct patient care activities such as taking vital signs and assisting patients with the basic activities of daily living, as well as non-clinical activities such as acting as a receptionist, coordinating equipment, providing transportation activities, and performing tasks specific to the department assigned.
The Patient Care Associate interacts with patients, families, nursing, and a variety of interdisciplinary personnel and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills. The PCA staff work closely together to ensure safe patient care and smooth unit operations. Previous PCA or Nursing Assistant experience required. Candidates currently working towards their nursing degree with previous clinical rotation experience are highly desired.
Job Requirements
Education:
HS degree minimum required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Heartsaver required.
Required Work Experience:
1 year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
Hospital experience preferred
FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptAs a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
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