MGH Patient Care Assistant | Clinical Decision Unit

New England Child Life; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift differential for nights and week

Generous paid time off

MBTA pass

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Night Patient Care Assistant in the Clinical Decision Unit at 90 Blossom Street, Boston. The role supports admitted general medicine patients, performing essential care tasks, monitoring vitals, and documenting in the EHR under licensed supervision.

The position offers weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, tuition reimbursement, shift differentials, generous PTO, MBTA pass, childcare resources, and a retirement plan. Evening, night, and weekend rotations apply.

Qualifications

• 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 in computer skills to work with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care-related duties and clinical tasks as assigned, including vital signs, EKGs, bathing, and feeding.
• Documents measurements, intake/output, and blood glucose in the EHR.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and patient transport as needed.
• Maintains patient rooms and equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Communicates with nursing staff and supports a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Patient service

Communication

Medical terminology

Lifting up to 35 lbs

EMR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS certification

Nursing Assistant/NCTC certification

Job description

## MGH Patient Care Assistant | Clinical Decision UnitApply: Onsite: 90 Blossom Street Boston (Gray Bigelow): Full time: Posted Yesterday: RQ4078092Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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**Schedule: Nights (7pm-7am) (3x) shifts per week, after training Mandatory weekend shifts every month. Holiday rotating schedule. The Clinical Decisions unit is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Full-time Nights Patient Care Assistant (PCA). The Bigelow 12- Clinical Decision Unit is a thirty-one-bed new admission pathway that currently serves general medicine patients identified as “short stay,” defined as those requiring inpatient-level care from 48 to 72 hours. The patient population on this unit includes a diverse mix of medical diagnoses requiring complex nursing care. What do we have to Offer\\*? \\*Weekly pay \\*Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. \\*Tuition Reimbursement. \\*Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends. \\*Generous paid time off. - Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount). \\*Resources for childcare and emergency backup care. \\*Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan. \\*Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events \\*Membership to MGB Fitness Center Summary Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Performs 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, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required. -Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). -Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed. -Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change. -Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy. -Assists with admitting and discharging patients. -Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed. -Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively -Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition. -Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.**Qualifications**Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS]Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] preferredNursing Assistant- preferred Experience Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.**Additional Job Details (if applicable)****Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**90 Blossom Street**Scheduled Weekly Hours**36**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Night (United States of America)**Pay Range**$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly**Grade**3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.**EEO Statement:**1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.