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Job Type:

Per Diem

Scheduled Hours:

0

Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

CLINICAL ASSISTANT/PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE - PACU

Job Description:

CLINICAL ASSISTANT/PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE - PACU

Assisting with patient admissions to the PACU and preparing the recovery room.

Taking patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, and temperature.

Assisting with patient positioning and comfort measures, ensuring proper alignment and support.

Ambulating patients and assisting with ADL's including toileting, dressing, and feeding.

Assisting the nurse in conducting post-operative assessments, including monitoring incision sites and dressing changes.

Providing support to patients and their families during the recovery process.

Assisting with patient transfers to other units or discharge from the PACU.

Maintaining a clean and safe environment in the PACU, including restocking supplies and equipment.

Collaborating with the nursing team to ensure efficient and effective patient care.

Adhering to all hospital policies and procedures, as well as regulatory guidelines related to patient care and safety in the PACU.

Nurse's aides in the PACU must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. They should also have a compassionate demeanor and the ability to provide patient-centered care during the critical recovery period after surgery.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled