Certified Nursing Assistant or current Nursing Student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent med/surgical clinical rotation
AHA Heartsaver CPR and AED program
24 hours/week nights including every other weekend and holiday
Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
The Patient Care Assistant II functions as a member of the patient care team under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and proficiently and consistently performs all aspects of the PCA role. The Patient Care Assistant II is responsible for supporting the RN with clinical tasks including but not limited to blood glucose monitoring completing EKGs applying simple dressings using aseptic technique and responding to medical emergency situations utilizing Heartsaver CPR and AED skills. In addition the PCA II is responsible for responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking an active role in the efficient operation of the unit. The PCA II will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.
Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is a 150 bed nonprofit community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital has a long history of meeting the health care needs of our patients by offering comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. At Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital our world revolves around our patients and their families which is why weve been nationally recognized for our best practices in patient care safety measures and surgical outcomes. If youre looking for more than a career join Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.