Patient Care Assistant II- Labor and Delivery

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered or licensed nurse, the Patient Care Assistant II is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and assists with clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. The role involves providing and documenting patient care, supporting nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments, maintaining patient rooms and equipment, collecting specimens, and communicating with nursing staff about patient care and condition. This is an onsite, per-diem position at Newton-Wellesley Hospital with a rotating shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One to two years of healthcare experience required.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
Typing skills and computer experience required.
Good interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills required.
Ability to multitask and handle stressful or crisis situations effectively.
Ability to lift and transport patients safely using appropriate physical techniques and Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a recognized issuer preferred.
New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document assigned patient care duties and clinical functions, including point-of-care tasks, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, transfers, ambulation assistance, and feeding.
Assist registered nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
Ensure patient rooms are appropriately stocked, equipped, and cleaned as needs and patient volumes change.
Collect specimens and document appropriate information.
Retrieve and set up equipment, clean it between patient uses, and report malfunctioning equipment according to organizational policy.
Document patient information, including height, weight, food and fluid intake, output, and blood glucose results.
Assist patients with setting up food trays and eating when needed.
Communicate effectively and promptly with nursing staff about patient care issues and patient condition.
Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.