Patient Care Associate II - Emergency Department

Mass General Brigham • Newton, WA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham, a not-for-profit organization, relies on a diverse range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. The organization believes in high-performing teams driving groundbreaking medical discoveries and invites applicants to join. This specific position is for a Patient Care Associate II in the Emergency Department at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), this role is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
• Healthcare experience 1-2 years required
• Ability to multitask and handle stress crisis situations effectively
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required
• Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self according to Safe Patient Handling Guidelines

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, feeding patients, etc.
• Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
• Ensure that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
• Performs specimen collection and documents all appropriate information.
• Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
• Documents patient information, such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results.
• Assist patients with food tray setup and eating if necessary.
• Communicate with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition.
• Receive and direct Medical Staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• competitive base pay
• comprehensive benefits
• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums
• bonuses as applicable
• recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees