Job Description

Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), the PCA Student assists the multi-disciplinary health care team in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.

Direct Patient Care:

* Assists with activities of daily living
* Performs preventative skin care
* Assists patients with positioning, turning, mobilization, ambulation
* Applies pneumatic sequential compression sleeves
* Adheres to standard precautions
* Adheres to hand hygiene guidelines
* Orients patient to surroundings, checks patients for ID bands
* Packs and stores patient%27s belongs

Patient Data:

* Records 12 lead ECG

Equipment:

* Retrieves equipment from other areas
* Sets up and cleans equipment between patient use

Providing a Safe and Comfortable Patient/Family Experience

* Makes occupied and unoccupied beds
* Provides constant observation for patients at risk for injury

Operating Room

* Demonstrates insertion and removal of a urinary catheter
* Performs Pulse Volume Recording (PVR)

Unit Specific Skills:

* Completes patient clip prep
* Opens supplies onto sterile field
* Scrubs, gowns, gloves to hold retractors
* 2nd Scrub role
* OR Room turnover environment of care
* Gathers and returns supplies
* Patient transport
* Environment of Care OR room cleaning for case turnover per department protocol

**Please note this opportunity is open only to selected students from Boston College**

Knowledge of English language sufficient to read, speak, and write accurately

Knowledge of simple arithmetic

Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self

Current enrollment in 2nd or 3rd year of nursing program at U Mass Boston or Boston College. Current CPR certification and completion of the MGH PCA skills competency checklist

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged