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Boston, MA • New England Baptist Hospital • Full-time • Day
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When you join the growing BILH team, you''re not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Associate provides direct patient care and environmental support to facilitate patient and staff safety.
Job Description:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assists the Nurse Practitioner in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care is delivered appropriate to the developmental level of the patient population.
Collects, records, or communicates pertinent clinical data to the supervising nurse.
Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital.
Assists in patient teaching.
Communicates any changes in patient status immediately to supervising nurse.
Documents routine parameters of care per standard and records name and title. Performs and documents patient admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by nurse. Maintains patient/ family confidentiality at all times.
Responds to patient/ family requests promptly, seeking assistance as needed.
Performs and remains competent in skills.
Acts as a constant observer when requested.
Decision Making:
Makes decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving:
Addresses problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents
Independence of Action:
Follows precedents and procedures to perform tasks. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager .
Patient Contact:
Regular, day-to-day contact; both face-to-face and hands-on (having close contact within three feet for at least five minutes). Examples: physicians, clinical nurses, phlebotomist, medical assistants, PFT tech, and x-ray tech.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Has no supervisory responsibilities
EDUCATION
Required: High School Graduate or Equivalent
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Preferred: Heart Saver
Heart Saver/BLS/ACLS certification requirements are determined by work unit and role.
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
0-1 years
Pay Range:
$16.00 - $20.00
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients'' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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