Medical Icu Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Associate

• Responding to the needs of patients and family members and takes a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit.
• Supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including, but not limited to glucometry, EKGs, and vital signs.

• May not currently hold a valid nursing license.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT or commensurate experience required, unless incumbent is a nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab). If the state of MA is not offering CNA exams at the time of hire documentation of successful completion of full CNA course work will suffice. For nursing students hired as PCAs, strongly prefer nursing students enrolled in BSN programs or direct-entry Masters’ programs.
• Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Affirmative Action 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.