Summary
Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), the PCA as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Patient care plan is carried out as directed by Registered Nurse.
* Patient physical care is provided such as bed bath, toileting, grooming, changing bed linen, etc.
per established guidelines.
* Patient general care is provided such as positioning, lifting, and turning, and using adaptive and transfer equipment per established guidelines.
* Patient monitoring activities such as vital signs and blood glucose are performed per established guidelines.
* Patients are prepared for meals, assisting when appropriate to meet patients' need.
* Patient rounds are performed regularly, and call lights are answered promptly to meet patients' needs.
* Patient care is documented in a timely manner adhering to established standards.
* Patient room clutter is organized to make best use of space and clean environment.
* Specimens are obtained and labeled consistent with established procedures.
* Mentoring and teaching is provided for new nursing assistants to meet performance expectations.
* Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
* MGB Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications and Experience
Education/Degree
Required:
* High school diploma, GED or equivalent required unless candidate holds a nursing assistant certification.
Experience/Certification
Required:
* Recent experience and/or training in clinical patient care.
Preferred:
* Enrollment in a Nursing, Pre-Med, or Physician Assistant (PA) undergraduate program, with a minimum of one semester of completed patient care rotations at the time of hire.
OR
* Possession of a valid license, certification, or enrollment as a student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT-accredited program at the time of hire.
* For Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Center, Brighton, certification as a Nursing Assistant at time of hire or completion of a nursing assistant training program and certified within 120 days of employment and must remain active thereafter.
Nursing students currently enrolled in a formal nursing program who have successfully completed at least one clinical rotation can remain employed for 120 days or longer if become certified.
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g.
computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.
)
Required:
* Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
* Must demonstrate basic skills in math and computer science.
* Must demonstrate the ability to perform, modify, and record all physical therapy skills with relevance to appropriate thoroughness and sequencing.
* Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
* Knowledge of DPH/OEMS regulations.
Preferred:
* Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
* Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
* Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
* High level of service delivery.
Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
* Attention to detail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment:
Activity
Amount of Time Spent
None
1 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
Over 75%
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme cold (non weather)
X
Work in high place(s)
X
Work in confined space(s)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Risk of radiation exposure
X
Exposure to blood borne pathogens
X
Flammable/explosive gases
X
Toxic / caustic chemicals
X
Dust or other irritants
X
Grease or oils
X
Hazardous specimens
X
Exposure to lab animals
X
Infectious / contagious disease
X
Cleaning agents/chemicals
X
Hot equipment
X
Noisy equipment
X
Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)
X
Other
X
Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job
No Lifting required
No Carrying required
Number of pounds
Amount of Time
1 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
Over 75%
Lift
Carry
Lift
Carry
Lift
Carry
Lift
Carry
Up to 10 pounds
X
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
Over 100 pounds
X
Push/Pull Requirements of this job:
No Pushing required
No Pulling required
Number of pounds
Amount of Time
1 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
Over 75%
Push
Pull
Push
Pull
Push
Pull
Push
Pull
Up to 10 pounds
X
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
X
Over 100 pounds
X
X
Physical Activity requirements of this job:
Activity
Amount of Time Spent
None
1 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
Over 75%
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch
X
Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)
X
Type / use keyboard or other data entry device
X
Reach with hands & arms
X
Climb stairs
X
Climb ladder or other equipment
X
Drive / operate motor vehicle
X
Balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl
X
Speak
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
Touch
X
Other
X
Vision Requirements of this job:
Vision Requirement
Always called upon in job
Sometimes called upon in job
Rarely called upon in job
Close vision
X
Distance vision
X
Color vision
X
Peripheral vision
X
Depth perception
X
Ability to adjust focus
X
Other
Safety equipment used while performing this job:
Safety eye glasses
X
Gowns
X
Filter lens (welding/soldering)
Scrubs
X
Face shields
X
Boots
Ear plugs or Mufflers
Hard hat
Surgical mask / dust mask
X
Coveralls
Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Gloves
X
Other
Level of noise typical in this work environment:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very loud