Pca I-Inpatient, South 5, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health - Worcester, MA

Job Title: Pca I-Inpatient, South 5, Per Diem

Position: Nursing Support Staff

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: Mixed Shift (6:45-3:15, 2:45-11:15, 11-7)

Work Type: On-Site

Address:

City: Worcester

State: MA

ZIP Code:

Provide clear, timely communication to the RN regarding patient observations and changes.
Participate in maintaining a safe environment for patients.
Utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and participate in restraints as directed.
Assist patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, and meals.
Move, lift, position, and transport patients using proper safety techniques.
Perform patient safety checks and utilize fall prevention strategies.
Take and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry.
Measure and record patients' weights and heights.
Perform EKGs, Point of Care tests, and bladder scanning.
Collect, label, and prepare specimens for lab transport.
Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures.
Observe, measure, and record oral food and fluid intake.
Refill tube feeding bags as directed and record output from various sources.
Perform ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures.
Replenish patient and unit supplies and equipment.
Utilize intra-departmental communication systems.
Comply with center-wide policies and the nursing department's policies.
Attend staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and read/uphold hospital updates.

Experience: Demonstrated clinical experience in a similar setting

Education: Minimum of a high school education or GED

License & Certification:

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

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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, or protected veteran status.