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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Weekends - One Full Weekend a Month

Scheduled Hours:

varies

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

21000 - 0226 Nursing 2

This 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 20,000 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.

Job Description

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.

We’re 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.