Patient Care Associate (Night) - Spaulding

Mass General Brigham•East Sandwich, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Nurse. The Patient Care Associate will carry out the patient care plan as directed by the Registered Nurse. This role involves providing direct physical care such as bed baths, toileting, grooming, and changing bed linens. General patient care includes positioning, lifting, turning, and using adaptive and transfer equipment. Monitoring patient vital signs and blood glucose levels is also a key responsibility. The associate will prepare patients for meals and assist as needed, perform regular patient rounds, and answer call lights promptly. Documentation of patient care in a timely manner is required, along with organizing patient rooms to maintain a clean environment. Obtaining and labeling specimens according to established procedures is also part of the role. Additionally, the Patient Care Associate will provide mentoring and teaching for new nursing assistants and complete other departmental or organizational activities as needed. Upholding Spaulding Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence is essential.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED - or equivalent required unless candidate holds a nursing assistant certification.
Recent experience and/or training in clinical patient care.
Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
Must demonstrate basic skills in math and computer science.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform, modify, and record all physical therapy skills with relevance to appropriate thoroughness and sequencing.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
Knowledge of DPH/OEMS regulations.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a Nursing, Pre-Med, or Physician Assistant (PA) undergraduate program, with a minimum of one semester of completed patient care rotations at the time of hire.
Possession of a valid license, certification, or enrollment as a student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT-accredited program at the time of hire.
Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
High level of service delivery.
Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Patient care plan is carried out as directed by Registered Nurse.
Patient physical care is provided such as bed bath, toileting, grooming, changing bed linen, etc. per established guidelines.
Patient general care is provided such as positioning, lifting and turning, and using adaptive and transfer equipment per established guidelines.
Patient monitoring activities such as vital signs and blood glucose are performed per established guidelines.
Patients are prepared for meals, assisting when appropriate to meet patients’ needs.
Patient rounds are performed regularly, and call lights are answered promptly to meet patients’ needs.
Patient care is documented in a timely manner adhering to established standards.
Patient room clutter is organized to make best use of space and clean environment.
Specimens are obtained and labeled consistent with established procedures.
Mentoring and teaching is provided for new nursing assistants to meet performance expectations.
Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
Spaulding Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.