Mother/Baby Unit Care Coordinator BWH

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a combined unit coordinator and patient care assistant to support RN-led care.

The role demands the ability to work a summer and winter schedule, including every other weekend, and to participate in a team that promotes safe, compassionate patient care. Responsibilities include performing and documenting vital signs, assisting with exams and treatments, stocking rooms, handling specimens, and communicating with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Ability to multitask and manage stress.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in typing and basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care-related duties under RN supervision, including vital signs and basic procedures.
• Stock rooms, equipment, and ensure cleanliness to support patient care.
• Document patient information (height, weight, intake, output, glucose).
• Assist with meals, mobility, and coordination with nursing staff.
• Greet and direct medical staff, patients, and visitors in a professional manner.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Oral and written communication

Typing

Patient care support

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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

Combined role of unit coordinator and PCA. Must work minimum of 1 major summer and 1 major winter holiday, every other weekend 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials Certified Nursing Assistant License or EMT required. If nursing student must have completed at least one clinical rotation.
• Experience Healthcare experience 1-2 years required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• 4 8-hour shifts 7a-3:30pm, every other weekend
• Remote Type
• Onsite Work Location 45 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 32
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $ - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

Pay Range

Pay Range $ - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.

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