New 
Patient Care Assoc, Nrs Stud - SC2
 Cooley Dickinson Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Northampton | |
| 30 Locust Street (Show on map) | |
 Mar 05, 2025 | |
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The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is responsible for performing a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care duties as well as clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities. The PCA performs other patient care related duties and unit duties as needed, and may function as a patient care observer to monitor for patient safety in situations where 1:1 observation is required.
Telemetry/Critical Care Unit Specific: Responsible for successfully completing arrhythmia course and maintaining competency in telemetry monitoring. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Nurse Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Six (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience preferred One (1) to three (3) years secretarial experience preferred Health care experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training required. - Nursing Assistant certification, Medical Assistant certification, or a nursing student who is actively enrolled into a nursing program with at least one clinical rotation completed required. - Ability to multitask and handle stress crisis situations effectively required. - Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required. - Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required. - Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required. Physical Requirements Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |