Patient Care Associate/CNA - Center for Perioperative Care

The Opportunity: Patient Care Associate (PCA)

The Center for Operative Care (CPC) is a 33 bed unit. In collaboration with the nursing team, the Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists in preparing patients for surgery and in the recovery of patients who are going home on the same day as their surgery. The CPC also cares for a small population of psychiatry patients receiving ECT treatments. It is a fast paced unit with approximately 120 patients per day coming through the unit for elective surgery and about 60 - 70 patients who recover and go home after surgery.

Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists the multi-disciplinary health care team in clinical support functions to promote a safe, detailed patient care environment. PCA assists patients with daily living needs, supervising & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and acquiring EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, supervising patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner.

Skills

PCA assists patients with daily living needs, monitoring & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner.

Schedule

Day (7am-3pm / 7am-7pm), Evening (3pm-11pm), and Night (7pm-7am, 11pm-7a) Rotational holiday and weekend schedule

What do we have to offer?

• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
• Full comprehensive benefits packet, inclusive of travel discounts, MBTA subsidy and health savings.
• Employee Perks, Weekly pay, and retirement package.

About Mass General Hospital

Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to providing our employees with an exciting and fulfilling career.

Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve extraordinary things. We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both authoritatively and personally.

If you are looking for a significant and exciting career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you! We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.

Qualifications - External

• Required: Must have recent experience, and/or training, in clinical patient care.
• Preferred: Licensed, certified, or enrolled student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT accredited program, at the time of hire, OR
• Candidate enrolled in a Nursing, Pre-Med, PA undergraduate program, with at least one semester of patient care rotations completed, at time of hire.

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By adopting diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.