Patient Care Associate II 32 hrs days
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary $750.00 Sign-on Bonus Summary Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
