Description
The Patient Care Assistant II provides patient care and performs 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 Assistant II interacts with patients, families, nursing, and a variety of interdisciplinary personnel and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills. The PCA II staff collaborate amongst themselves to ensure safe patient care and smooth unit operations.
Qualifications
Job Knowledge and Skills:
- Successful completion of the Patient Care Assistant Proficiency Exam with a score of 80% or better (experienced PCAs and Nursing students).
- Successful completion of the literacy exam with a score of 80% or better (all candidates).
- CPR training required.
- Phlebotomy training preferred.
- Must be able to speak and understand written and oral English communication.
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience:
- Six months of experience as a Nursing Assistant, or is a Nursing student currently enrolled in a formal program who has successfully completed at least one clinical rotation, or is currently enrolled in and successfully completes the NWH Patient Care Assistant Training Program.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred.
EEO Statement
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.
Primary Location: MA-Newton-NWH Main Campus
Work Locations:
NWH Main Campus
2014 Washington Street
Newton 02462
Job: Nursing Assistant
Organization: Newton-Wellesley Hospital (NWH)
Schedule: Part-time
Standard Hours: 32
Shift: Night Job
Posted Shift Description: 11:15p-7:15a 4 nights/week including every other weekend and every other holiday required.
Employee Status: Regular
Recruiting Department: NWH Med/Surg Nursing
Job Posting: May 17, 2024
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