Float Pool Patient Care Assistant II 40 Nights Faulkner

Site: Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital Inc.

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Job Summary

40 Hour Nights (8s and 12s) with weekend and holiday commitments per contract!

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. Does this position require Patient Care Yes

Essential Functions

-PROVISION OF A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Anticipates and identifies patient safety risks in cooperation with licensed nurse and takes appropriate action to reduce and/or eliminate the risks. For example: maintains proper bed height uses side rails and alarms appropriately places call light within patient reach provides frequent patient checks and assists patient with ambulation as indicated.
Makes routine patient room rounds to address patient needs.
Follows and maintains restraint policies under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Before utilizing any restraints checks with the licensed nurse.
Provides 1:1 monitoring as a patient observer for patients at risk for injury.
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
Utilizes proper body mechanics in moving and assisting patients to prevent personal injury.


-ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS
Maintains and promotes an atmosphere which reflects the mission and values of the organization.
Respects and supports a culturally diverse staff and patient population.
Delivers care in a non-judgmental non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to and demonstrates respect for patient diversity.
Respects and maintains the confidentiality and privacy of patient employee and hospital information at all times.
Works cooperatively with all staff members and takes appropriate steps to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Seeks assistance from RN Nursing Director or Nursing Supervisor as needed.
Dresses appropriately and according to dress code requirements including wearing visible hospital I.D. badge that identifies self as a Patient Care Assistant.


-MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES
Efficiently organizes time and prioritizes patient care needs. Works with other patient care assistants when possible to facilitate patient care.
Provides assistance to co-workers as requested.
Adapts to changing patient and unit needs including but not limited to: offering assistance to other team members floating adjusting assignments etc.
Communicates with Charge Nurse/Nursing Supervisor to coordinate break periods with unit activities. Maintains visibility on the unit and does not leave work area without appropriate notification to the Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse.


-MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION
Reviews and is knowledgeable of appropriate policies procedures and work rules.
Demonstrates an understanding of hospital emergency codes and how to call a code.
Utilizes hospital E-mail to access staff meeting minutes notices and memos.
Reads and reviews meeting minutes and clinical updates.
Participates in staff meetings and appropriate in-services.
Maintains timely ongoing verbal communication with RN throughout the shift regarding patient condition including the status of completing delegated tasks. Recognizes and notifies RN immediately of any significant change in a patients condition and/or monitoring alarms (for example: change in vital signs change in patients mental status complaints of pain abnormal blood sugar patient fall or other injury patient concerns with care).
Accurately collects and records patient data (vital signs intake and output blood sugar weights restraint care/monitoring other) and complies with hospital documentation standards to ensure a complete and accurate patient record.


-COLLABORATIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY
Maintains and fosters a teamwork approach to patient care.


-PATIENT/FAMILY EDUCATION
Addresses patient comfort and information needs by providing informative nonclinical information to patients and families orienting patients/visitors to the hospital unit patient room services distributing patient mail/flowers arranging room to ensure necessary personal care items are available & accessible (includes call lights) distributing nourishments changing linens & clothing refilling ice packs running patient errands or other duties as assigned by the RN.
In collaboration with the licensed nurse reinforces the patient education provided by the nurse and provides patients/families with basic patient care instruction such as instruction for using the call light positioning transferring walking toileting and feeding.


-COMPETENCY
Complies with established practice standards policies procedures protocols guidelines and regulations (for example: DPH JCAHO Boston fire codes OSHA).
Maintains and demonstrates compliance with hospital nursing and unit specific competencies and care standards. Maintains competence in relation to a variety of technical skills that may include but are not limited to: application of external monitors use of the CPM machine performing EKGs and blood glucose monitoring applying simple dressings and Heartsaver CPR and AED skills.
Assists in the orientation of new patient care assistants and serves as a resource to float staff.


-QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Participates in hospital wide and unit based SEAQ programs and activities as indicated.
Communicates any concerns related to quality patient care to the Nursing Director or Nurse Director Clinical Leader and/or Nursing Supervisor.


-PATIENT CARE
Completes patient care as assigned by the licensed nurse according to hospital policy and procedure. Patient care includes:
Assisting with admission discharge and transfer of patients. Preparing room for admission and ensuring patients have appropriate identification bands upon admission and throughout their hospitalization.
Transporting patients and their belongings and their equipment and supplies as needed and as part of the transfer/discharge process.
Providing personal care to patients including bathing and skin care shaving mouth care grooming perineal care and changing linens as per hospital protocols.
Providing basic skin care including but not limited to: back rubs routine diabetic foot care application of non-medicated ointments application of elastic stockings ace wraps and compression boots turning and repositioning patients every two hours and other associated tasks.
Assisting the patient with elimination including care of a urinary and condom catheter use of bedpan commode toileting schedules emptying colostomy bags urinals and urinary drainage bags.
Carrying out planned patient care measures that provide patient comfort and pain relief such as coordinating care to provide rest periods minimizing noise assisting in bed positioning.
Providing 1:1 monitoring as a patient observer for patients at risk for injury and also providing the duties of the PCA II for the assigned patient.
Performing simple dressing changes using aseptic technique.
Assisting nurse/health team members during simple and complex treatments or procedures.
Setting up patients for meals and assisting them with feeding and opening food containers maintaining calorie counts and recording intake/output measures (I and Os).
Taking patient vital signs completing intake and output data and daily weights accurately and documenting results completely.
Performing EKGs as directed and according to Hospital and Nursing Department Policy and Procedure.
Performing blood glucose monitoring as directed and according to Hospital and Nursing Department Policy and Procedure.
Documenting patient information in a timely accurate and complete manner on patient flow sheets.
Providing end of life care including comfort measures only and post mortem care.
Collecting labeling and sending/transporting specimens to the lab with the appropriate lab slips/requisitions attached.
Initiating patient belongings tracking form and properly securing patient belongings in accordance with hospital policy and in conjunction with the RN. Consults with RN if patient declines to secure their belongings or have their belongings sent home with family member or friend.
Responding promptly and courteously to all patient call lights and patient requests and seeking assistance from co-workers as appropriate.
Maintaining patient rooms in an orderly and clean manner and stocking patient rooms with needed supplies and equipment.
Making routine room rounds to un-clutter clean and organize patient rooms/areas when needed.
Checking inventories and restocking/replacing/assembling patient equipment and supplies.
Disposing of trash soiled linens medical waste and disposable items appropriately.
Initiating and performing spot and spill cleaning as needed.
Performing regular checks per policy and procedure to ensure that equipment is operating properly and has current safety inspections/expiration dates before patient use.
Identifying broken/expired equipment/supplies removing from service and notifying Charge RN/Staff Nurse.
Performing initial cleaning/decontamination of equipment/materials e.g. removing reusable equipment from isolation rooms and arranging for terminal cleaning as appropriate.
Identifying emergency/crisis situations and initiating appropriate response actions within the scope of her/his role. Responses include immediate communication of such events to the RN and assisting the nurse during and after the emergency as directed.

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsNursing Assistant Certified Patient Care Technician - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) requiredExperienceKnowledge Skills and Abilities- Certified Nursing Assistant or current Nursing Student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent med/surgical clinical rotation. - Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards. - Successful completion of an approved nursing assistant training program. - Ability to effectively speak read and write using the English language. - Ability to pass clinical competency basic math and reading testing. - Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements in order to measure height and weight intake and output and calorie counts. - Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations. - Ability to enter and retrieve computerized information. - Physical ability to push transfer and pull heavy loads throughout assigned shift. - Physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served. - Effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff patients families/visitors physicians and other hospital staff. - Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work. - Ability to manage stress related to patient care issues and changing hospital climate and personnel issues.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

1153 Centre Street

40

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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