Ellison 19 is a thirtybed adult inpatient unit caring for a wide variety of medical and surgical patients. Our surgical patients are primarily complex thoracic and laryngeal patients requiring postoperative and airway management of esophageal pulmonary laryngeal and tracheal resections and reconstruction surgeries. Our medical population is diverse and complex. The nursing staff is expert at managing multifaceted airway and respiratory issues seen in the community and adult populations.
Patient Care Associate (PCA) is currently opportunityavailable on Ellison 19. You will work under the direction ofa registered nurse to assist the multidisciplinary health care team in avariety of clinical support functions to promote a safe compassionate patientcare environment. Duties include responding to patient requests in a timelymanner safeguarding patient confidentiality monitoring patients andcommunicating in a respectful manner. This position requires the ability tohandle a variety of patient care tasks such as monitoring vital signs EKGADLs and executing blood draws.
- Current CNA certificate for Massachusetts and previous experience preferably in an acute setting.
- Effective customer service orientation and the ability to interact with diverse groups of patients staff and providers.
- Demonstrated ability to solve basic patient and practice problems using a combination of strong interpersonal and communications skills and attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
- Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self.
Required Experience:
IC