New England Baptist Hospital in Boston is an orthopedic surgical specialty hospital that does more complex orthopedic surgery than our neighboring academic medical centers combined. We do more total joint procedures than any other hospital in Massachusetts. In fact, we are a leader in orthopedic surgery nationally. We have 16 operating rooms in Boston and an 8 room Ambulatory Surgery Center just outside Boston in Dedham, Massachusetts. Being a specialty hospital without an emergency room allows for more predictability for work/life balance. We have been Covid-19 free during the past year.

We are well known for our positive culture that we built together, the Baptist Way. We treat each other, our patients, visitors and peers with dignity and respect in every interaction. We celebrate our diversity and inclusion by providing a warm welcome to everyone who comes through our doors.  The secret is we build great relationships and own the patient and employee experience which means we are empowered to improve it. Every member of the team is valued and appreciated and that is evident by our great teamwork.          

We seek nursing students who are able to work part time as a PCA during nursing school. We know it is difficult to hold a part time job while in school, the time management skills and clinical exposure you gain truly make the transition to RN easier. For nursing students willing to make this commitment to working as a PCA, we are willing to make the transition to RN seamless by offering our qualified PCAs an RN position before they graduate from nursing school. We know choosing the right role and residency out of school is critical to your success and having a job offer in hand before graduation makes your graduation an even more joyous accomplishment to celebrate.

To further help you with your studies, New England Baptist Hospital is now offering up to $2,000 as a sign on bonus for Patient Care Assistants. You must have at least one year of professional experience and either have completed and currently be enrolled in a Nursing or Health Sciences program or be a Certified Nursing Assistant. 

The Patient Care Associate provides a comprehensive, proactive, and “Patients First” experience for our patients and visitors. This role sets the tone for the entire patient experience.

You will perform unit activities under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse. These include, but are not limited to, direct patient care activities such as taking vital signs and assisting patients with the basic activities of daily living, as well as non-clinical activities such as acting as a receptionist, coordinating equipment, providing transportation activities, and performing tasks specific to the department assigned.

The Patient Care Associate interacts with patients, families, nursing, and a variety of interdisciplinary personnel and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills. The PCA staff work closely together to ensure safe patient care and smooth unit operations.  Candidates currently working towards their nursing degree with previous clinical rotation experience are highly desired.