Job Description - Oncology Patient Care Associate (3300713)
Oncology Patient Care Associate - (3300713)
Patient Care Associate / 24 Hours/ Nights/ Oncology 6BCD
A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions
Excellent Care to Patients and Families • The Best Staff • In the Safest Environment
Nursing at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is known for their excellent clinical practice and for keeping patients and their families at the center of all they do. We understand that great care is shaped by relationships with patients and their families. That’s why we’re committed to knowing our patients on a deeper level — not just as patients, but as individuals — to ensure that they, and their families, feel known and cared for.
At BWH, we proudly work together with a spirit of inquiry and a deep commitment to providing the highest quality, evidence-informed and theory-guided care in an inclusive environment. We work each day to achieve our vision — to provide excellent care to patients and families, with the best staff, in the safest environment.
The PCA will be responsible for:
- Supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including, but not limited to glucometry, EKGs, and vital signs.
- Responding to the needs of patients and family members and takes a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit.
To qualify you must have:
- Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT or commensurate experience required, unless incumbent is a 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.
- Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Bi-lingual skills preferred.
May not currently hold a valid nursing license.
Primary Location
75 Francis St
Job
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Associate
Organization
Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)
Schedule
Part-time
Standard Hours: 24
Shift
Night Job
Employee Status
Regular
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