The Opportunity: Patient Care Associate - Newborn Family Why This Role Is Important? As part of the obstetrical and pediatric service Blake 13 cares for Postpartum women. The unit also has a nursery for newborns that meet level I or level II criteria as determined by DPH regulation and medical evaluation. The patient care delivery model is Family Centered Care with an emphasis on moms and babies rooming in together to enhance the bonding experience. The staff is committed to providing highly skilled, high quality family centered care to the newborn babies and families. Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists the multi-disciplinary health care team in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. PCA assists patients with daily living needs, monitoring & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner. Schedule Day (7am-3pm / 7am-7pm), Evening (3pm-11pm), and Night (7pm-7am, 11pm-7a) Rotational holiday and weekend schedule What do we have to offer?
- Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
- Full comprehensive benefits packet, inclusive of travel discounts, MBTA subsidy and health savings.
- Employee Perks, Weekly pay, and retirement package.
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Qualifications - Required: Must have recent experience, and/or training, in clinical patient care.
- Preferred: Licensed, certified or enrolled student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT accredited program, at the time of hire, OR
- Candidate enrolled in a Nursing, Pre-Med, PA undergraduate program, with at least one semester of patient care rotations completed, at time of hire.
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