Patient Care Associate II/ 36hr Nights- Usen 6

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

7d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate II provides patient care and performs unit activities under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Duties include direct care, such as taking vital signs and assisting patients with basic activities of daily living, as well as non-clinical responsibilities such as receptionist duties, coordinating equipment, arranging transportation, and performing tasks specific to the assigned department. The role interacts with patients, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary personnel, and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Patient Care Associate II staff collaborate to support safe patient care and smooth unit operations. This position is onsite at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift.

Requirements

Six months of experience as a Nursing Assistant; or be a nursing student currently enrolled in a formal program who has successfully completed at least one clinical rotation; or be currently enrolled in and successfully complete the NWH Patient Care Assistant Training Program.
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
Take patients’ vital signs.
Assist patients with basic activities of daily living.
Perform receptionist duties.
Coordinate equipment.
Provide transportation activities.
Perform tasks specific to the assigned department.
Collaborate with other Patient Care Associate II staff to ensure safe patient care and smooth unit operations.
Interact with patients, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary personnel.