Neuroscience Patient Care Associate (PCA) 1, Auckland

Excellent Care to Patients and Families * The Best Staff * In the Safest Environment A $750.00 sign-on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions. About Nursing at Brigham and Women's Hospital Nursing at Brigham and Women's Hospital is known for their excellent clinical practice and for keeping patients and their families at the center of all they do. We understand that great care is shaped by relationships with patients and their families. That's why we're committed to knowing our patients on a deeper level - not just as patients, but as individuals - to ensure that they, and their families, feel known and cared for.At BWH, we proudly work together with a spirit of inquiry and a deep commitment to providing the highest quality, evidence-informed, and theory-guided care in an inclusive environment. We work each day to achieve our vision - to provide excellent care to patients and families, with the best staff, in the safest environment.We have transformed healthcare careers, offering a workplace where collaboration and teamwork are the norm—physicians, nurses, technicians, staff, and management form a close-knit bond based on mutual respect and devotion to our patients. If you seek a fulfilling career, there's no better place to be.Role and Responsibilities The PCA will be responsible for: Supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including but not limited to glucometry, EKGs, and vital signs. Responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the neuroscience unit.Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent Certification as a nursing assistant required upon hire, unless the incumbent is a nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab). Nursing students hired as PCAs are strongly preferred if enrolled in BSN programs or direct-entry Master's programs.Bi-lingual skills preferred. Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology. May not currently hold a valid nursing license. Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Red Cross required upon hire. Additional Information The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected status under law. We ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process, and to perform essential job functions.#J-18808-Ljbffr