Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is hiring a Perioperative Certified Nursing Assistant II. This role functions as a member of the patient care team under RN direction, exemplifying best practice by supporting clinical tasks and responding to patient and family needs.
What You'll Do
- Proficiently and consistently perform all aspects of the PCA role under RN direction.
- Support the RN with clinical tasks including blood glucose monitoring, completing EKGs, applying simple dressings, and using aseptic technique.
- Respond to medical emergency situations utilizing Heartsaver CPR and AED skills.
- Respond to the needs of patients and family members.
- Take an active role in the efficient operation of the unit.
- Assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [CNA/PCT] certification required.
- HeartSaver CPR AED certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
- Ability to effectively speak, read and write using the English language.
- Ability to pass clinical competency, basic math and reading testing.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements.
- Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
- Ability to enter and retrieve computerized information.
- Physical ability to push, transfer, and pull heavy loads throughout assigned shift.
- Physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting demands.
- Effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, and other hospital staff.
- Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
- Ability to manage stress related to patient care issues, and changing hospital climate and personnel issues.
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- Successful completion of an approved nursing assistant training program.
Nice to Have
- Prior CNA/PCA experience preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant or current Nursing Student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent med/surgical clinical rotation.
Team & Environment
Functions as a member of the patient care team under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $18.56 - $27.58/Hourly
Work Mode
This is an onsite role located at 1133 Centre Street.
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.


