Student PCA, Med Surg, Per Diem
Student PCA, Med Surg, Per Diem
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Job Description
Are you an internal caregiver student or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Weekends - One Full Weekend a MonthScheduled Hours:
variesShift:
4 - Mixed Shift 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
0Cost Center:
21000 - 0226 Nursing 2This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20000 employees working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients community and each other. And everyone in their own unique way plays an important part every day.
I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse and according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures assists in data collection and care and treatment of patients.
2. Accurately and as directed obtains and records patient data; vital signs 12 lead EKGs testing of specimens patient weights and measurements Intake and Output.
3. Assists patients with activities of daily living feeding personal hygiene etc.
4. Assists with positioning turning and range of motion exercises with the exception of using lifting equipment to lift patients.
5. Appropriately performs treatments such as application of heat and cold; application of ace bandages binders stockings; application of restraints under the direction of a nurse.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Current Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of hire.
2. Suicide Prevention and De-escalation learning modules as well as Constant Observer Training must be completed if a PCA I will be working as a Patient Observer in the Medical/Surgical area for Suicide Risk patient. Must be completed during the first 90 days of employment.
3. Completion of applicable coursework in an appropriate High School program
Preferred:
1. Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Must possess the following skills: reading writing and simple mathematical calculations
2. Good interpersonal skills
3. Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
4. Integrity and flexibility
5. Ability to communicate effectively verbally if necessary
6. Manual dexterity required to perform tests and to complete treatments
7. Ability to understand and follow through on instructions
OR equivalent combination of the above
Preferred:
1. Recent sub-acute or acute care patient care assistant experience
Unless certification licensure or registration is required an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Were striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge Listen Communicate Be Responsive Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity and expression protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Employment Type
Part-Time
