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Virtual Monitor Tech / Float PCA 40 Hrs/Nights Float Pool
Massachusetts General Hospital
Newton , MA 02458
Posted 2 weeks ago
Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.Essential Functions * Assists with meeting direct patient care needs * Consistently fosters a healing environment with respect and kindness demonstrating respect for all individuals with sensitivity to cultural diversity * Contributes to the plan of care through ongoing communication with the RN* Assists with patient data and specimen collection * Assists with equipment preparation and set up * Supports a Culture of Safety by providing a safe and comfortable patient/family experience where risks are reduced and/or eliminated, by performing the following:*
Completes hourly patient care rounds, anticipating patient needs proactively* Maintains patient and family privacy and confidentiality* Responds to patient and family requests, including answering patient call lights in a timely manner* Seeks registered nurse assistance to meet patient/family needs when necessary.* Communicates in a respectful manner with all members of the interdisciplinary team* Monitors patient and environment for safety concerns and immediately reports changes to RN/licensed nurse* Maintains a safe and clean patient care environment* Follows Infection Prevention Practices:* * Proper hand washing demonstrated 100% of the time.* * Utilizes two patient identifiers for proper patient identification prior to all specimen collections* Follows Safe Patient Handling principles to maintain safety for both patients and staff * Documents aspects of care on approved forms or electronic medical record * Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary team to meet patient/family and unit/department needs * Proactively provides assistance to others * Performs delegated responsibilities and demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing unit demands * Provides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in the relevant unit profiles * In collaboration with the Nursing Manager/Director and Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nursing Practice Specialist/Nursing Professional Development Specialist, identifies and meets learning needs, including:* Completes annual required training* Updates knowledge through periodic in-services * Other duties as assignedDirect Patient Care: * Assists with activities of daily living (i.e. personal hygiene/grooming, bathing/showering, toileting, dressing, and functionality/mobility)* Sets up food trays and assist patients with meals as indicated * Performs preventative skin care * Assists patients with positioning, turning, mobilization, ambulation, passive and active range of motion per plan of care * Applies/removes pneumatic sequential compression sleeves * Adheres to standard precautions * Adheres to hand hygiene guidelines * Assists with admission/discharge process * Provides safe patient transportation * Orients patients and families/visitors to surroundings * Ensures safekeeping of patient valuables including packing and storing * Checks patients for ID bands, and notifies nurse if replacement is neededPatient Data and Specimen Collection: * Utilizes 2 patient identifiers for proper patient identification prior to all specimen collections * Obtains and records vital signs, pulse oximetry and non-invasive B/P and immediately reports changes to RN/licensed nurse * Performs blood glucose testingEquipment: * Retrieves equipment from other areas * Cleans equipment between patient use * Follows equipment management protocols on assigned unit for patient use:* Cardiac monitors* Portable oxygen cylinder* Nasal cannula/face mask* Pulse oximeter and probe* Suction canister-liner system* Patient lifting equipment* Scales: Standing/Chair/Wheelchair * Provides a Safe and Comfortable Patient/Family experience * Adheres to service excellence standards during care provision with respectful, courteous, culturally sensitive care * Responds to call lights in a timely manner and prioritizes call light response appropriately * Participates in hourly rounding per unit protocol * Provides constant observation for patients at risk for injury in person or virtually * Reapplies soft restraints/roll belt per unit protocol * Uses principles of Safe Patient HandlingDocumentation on Approved Forms and in Medical Record: * Records intake of fluids and food * Records height and weight * Records output of urine, stool, vomitus, and drain output * Records vital signs, pulse oximetry and noninvasive BPs * Records blood glucose resultsJob Knowledge and Skills: * Successful completion of the literacy exam with a score of 80% or better (PCA Training Program candidates only)* CPR training required * Knowledge of English language sufficient to read, speak, and write accurately * Knowledge of simple arithmetic * Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self, according to Safe Patient Handling Guidelines * Ability to master basic computer skills * Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors and hospital personnelEducation: * High school graduate or equivalentExperience: * Six months 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 Associate Training ProgramLicenses, Certifications and/or Registrations (if applicable):* Certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred