RN Student Summer Patient Care Associate

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. They believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join them. The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is part of Mass General Brigham. This position, the RN Student Summer Patient Care Associate, works under the direction of licensed personnel, assisting patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. The role also involves taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration, and requires direct patient care.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
• Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts]
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire]
• 1-2 years experience working in patient care/elder care

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
• Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
• Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials
• Premiums
• Bonuses
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

What This Job Offers

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