Patient Care Assistant II- Tanger Infusion

Mass General Brigham•Newton, WA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

At Newton-Wellesley Hospital, the Patient Care Assistant II is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team who works under the direction of a registered or licensed nurse. The role supports clinical functions and helps promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment in the Tanger Infusion setting. The schedule is 40 hours per week, consisting of five 8-hour day shifts, onsite at 2014 Washington Street. The assistant performs and documents assigned patient-care duties, supports nurses and physicians with exams and treatments, maintains patient rooms and equipment, collects specimens, documents patient information, and communicates with nursing staff about patient care and condition. The role also receives and directs medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

Requirements

1–2 years of healthcare experience required.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required.
Good interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills required.
Ability to multitask and handle stressful crisis situations effectively.
Ability to lift and transport patients safely using appropriate physical techniques and Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.
New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential is preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from various issuers preferred.
New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document assigned patient-care and clinical duties, including point-of-care procedures, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, patient transfers and ambulation assistance, and feeding.
Assist RNs and physicians with exams and treatments as required.
Ensure patient rooms are appropriately stocked, equipped, and cleaned as needs and patient volumes change.
Collect specimens and document the appropriate information.
Retrieve, set up, and clean equipment between patient use, and report malfunctioning equipment according to organizational policy.
Document patient information, including height, weight, fluid and food intake, urine/stool/vomit/other drainage output, and blood glucose results.
Help patients set up food trays and eat when necessary.
Communicate effectively and promptly with nursing staff about patient-care issues and patient condition.
Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.