MGH Spring Northeastern Nursing Coop | 2027

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Nursing Student Coop Patient Care Associate Trainee to support clinicians under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs, while maintaining patient confidentiality and respectful communication.

Current Northeastern University nursing students are eligible, with full-time hours (36–40 per week) and on-site at 55 Fruit Street.

Qualifications

• Enrolled nursing students from sophomore to senior years.
• Current CPR certification (BLS) required.
• Must have coop/clinical experience for Intensive Care units.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare team under RN guidance.
• Support daily living activities and monitor vital signs.
• Respond to patient requests while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing student (sophomore–senior)

Job description

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.

In order to serve the Northeastern University nursing community better, Massachusetts General Hospital provided a list of Clinical units looking to support a Nursing Students Coop.

The duties of Patient Care Associate Trainee (PCA) include:

• Assisting the healthcare team; the PCA promotes a safe and caring environment for patients under the guidance of an RN.
• PCA assists patients with daily living needs, monitoring & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs.
• Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner.

If any of the units you are interested in are filled, we will inform you of the next vacancy based on your listed choices.

Current enrolled Northeastern University students only.

Please be aware that units have limited spots available:

• Emergency Department
• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Ortho/Urology
• Oncology
• Medical/Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Labor & Delivery
• Inpatient Psych
• Gynecology/Surgery
• Cardiac Access
• Cardiac Arrythmia Step
• Cardiac Surgical Step

Must have previous Coop or Clinical experience for all Intensive Care units, which include:

• Multidisciplinary ICU
• Neuro ICU
• Medical ICU
• Cardiac Surgical ICU
• Pediatrics ICU
• Surgical unit

This will be a full-time position with a requirement of 36-40 hours per week.

Requirements:

CPR: Either American Red Cross or and American Heart Association for Health Care Providers is required. Any other provider of CPR certification will not be accepted.

Qualifications

Education Level: Enrolled sophomore to senior nursing students

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Basic Life Support [BLS]

Experience

Patient Care Experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands his/her role in relation to providing patient care activities.
• Understands hospital, division and unit policies and procedures and utilizes these in providing care.
• Communicates effectively with the staff and all members of interdisciplinary health care team.
• Communicates effectively with patients/significant others in providing patient care.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Pay Range

$20.58 - /Hourly

Grade

3At Mass General Brigham

At 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.

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