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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 16,000 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.

UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital strives to be the community hospital of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for health care professionals and physicians.

Come and work with a friendly, welcoming and supportive team of co-workers who thrive on the complexity of our patient care. We love working in a learning environment and have a great deal of longevity in our unit. The Med/Surg. team at our facility has created a team-oriented, and patient focused atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on patient care. Marlborough Hospital has competitive compensation, good Health Insurance at a good cost and free parking.

PURPOSE & PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, this position performs a variety of patient care activities to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients. Responsible to the Nurse Director and/or designee of the patient care unit to which he/she is assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification/ Registration:

Current Basic Life Support Certification can be completed during the first 30 days of employment
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.
Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

Education:
High School Diploma/GED

Other Qualifications:
Recent sub-acute or acute care patient care assistant experience preferred
Must possess the following skills: reading, writing and simple mathematical calculations. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups. Integrity and flexibility. Ability to communicate effectively verbally. Manual dexterity required to perform tests and to complete treatments. Ability to understand and follow through on instructions.

Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail 

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.