Patient Care Assoc. (Student)
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

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.

Qualifications
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In order of importance, list essential areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation. This section should be completed as a bulleted list and explain how the role is performed.

1. Assists with meeting patient direct care needs

2. Assists with equipment preparation and set up

3. Assists in providing a safe and comfortable patient/family experience

3.1. Assists with meeting patient/family comfort needs

3.2. Maintains patient and family confidentiality

3.3. Responds to patients and family requests

3.4. Seeks registered nurse assistance when necessary to meet patient/family needs

3.5. Communicates in a respectful manner

3.6. Monitors patient for safety and reports changes immediately to RN

4. Participates as part of the multidisciplinary team to meet patient/family and unit/department needs

5. Accepts delegated responsibilities that are within their defined role

6. Provides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in the relevant unit profiles

7. Performs duties relatedto the Patient Care Associate role that are delegated by a registered nurse

In collaboration with the Nursing Director and Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nursing Practice Specialist, identifies and meets learning needs. Completes annual required training and updates knowledge through periodic in services.

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
• Packs and stores patient's belongs
• Checks patients for ID bands

Patient Data:

• Records 12 lead ECG

Equipment:

§ Retrieves equipment from other areas

§ Cleans equipment between patient use

§ Sets up equipment for patient use:

o Cardiac monitors

o Portable oxygen cylinder

o Nasal cannula/face mask

o Pulse oximeter and probe

o Suction canister-liner system

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 of a urinary catheter

§ Demonstrates removal of a urinary catheter

§ Performs Pulse Volume Recording (PVR)

Unit Specific Skills:

§ Utilizes Pulse Volume Recorder (PVR)

§ 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

Note:These roles are consistent with the application of professional delegation as outlined in the Board of Registration in Nursing and Nurse Practice Act.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: This section should be a bulleted list of minimum requirements explaining the skills (what the individual is trained for) and competencies (measurable as defined by the job) necessary to perform the job.

§ 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

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS: Specify minimum credentials and clearly indicate if required or preferred.

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Licenses:

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Certifications:

Required:

§ Certification as a Nursing Assistant at time of hire or enrolled and/or completed a professional nursing program and able to complete the PCA skills/tasks list

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Registrations:

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EDUCATION: Check boxes that best describe the minimum and preferred education requirements.

Minimum Required:

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FORMCHECKBOX FFFFFFFF6500000014000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Certificate : Nursing Assistant

FORMCHECKBOX FFFFFFFF650000001400070043006800650063006B0032003600000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Some college or Associate's Degree

FORMCHECKBOX FFFFFFFF650000001400070043006800650063006B0034003000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Bachelor's Degree

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FORMCHECKBOX FFFFFFFF650000001400060043006800650063006B003900000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Doctoral Degree

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Preferred:

FORMCHECKBOX FFFFFFFF650000001400060043006800650063006B003100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 High school diploma, GED or equivalent

FORMCHECKBOX FFFFFFFF650000001400060043006800650063006B003100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Certificate :

FORMCHECKBOX FFFFFFFF650000001400070043006800650063006B0032003600000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Some college or Associate's Degree

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FORMCHECKBOX FFFFFFFF6500000014000000000001000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Other: Sophomore or Junior Nursing Student

Field of Study/Additional Specialized Training:

Nursing

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Equivalent Experience - please document if educational requirements can be met through equivalent experience:

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EXPERIENCE: Indicate the required and preferred (optional)amount and type of experience.

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EEO Statement
MassachusettsGeneral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, wechoose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities are strongly encouraged.

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