Patient Care Assistant (CNA) | Cardiac Surgical Stepdown | MGH

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a dedicated Patient Care Assistant (CNA) for the Cardiac Surgical Stepdown unit in Boston. This full-time role involves supporting clinicians, managing patient flow, and ensuring a smooth communication process in a high-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a sign-on bonus, ideal for candidates with prior experience in patient care.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Complete benefits package

Travel discounts

Daycare options

Health savings

401K and insurance coverage

Shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends

Qualifications

• BLS Certification preferred.
• 1-2 years experience working in patient care/elder care.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties to assist in unit administration.
• Manage information at the nursing station and throughout the unit.
• Schedule consultations, tests, and patient transport.

Skills

Patient/customer service skills

Ability to understand and follow instructions

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Patient Care Assistant (CNA) | Cardiac Surgical Stepdown | MGH

Apply remote type Onsite locations Boston-MA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id RQ4021431 Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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.

The Cardiac Surgical Stepdown unit is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a full-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA).

Ellison 8, is a thirty six bed adult Cardiac Surgical Step Down Unit., located in Boston, MA. Patients are primarily admitted post operatively from the Blake 8 - Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Patients are also admitted pre-op for cardiac surgery. Common diagnoses include coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic disease, congenital heart disease, lethal arrhythmias, S/P coronary bypass graft, S/P valve replacement, ACID placement, and permanent pacemaker placement.


Schedule:
Days (7am-7pm, 7am-3pm)
Nights (7pm-7am, 11pm-7am)
Evenings (3-11pm)
Must be able to provide at 4 shifts per week.
Rotating weekend and holiday.



What do we have to offer?
As a PCA in Ellison 8, you will have access to the following benefits:

Weekly pay, PTO, and shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends
Complete benefits package, including travel discounts, daycare options, and health savings.
Employee Perks, 401K, and insurance coverage

$750 Sign on Bonus for this role and Referral Bonus available to MGB employees for this position.

Job Summary

Summary
Provides administrative support to unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff in an inpatient unit, functioning as the liaison between the patient, visitors and the clinicians. Expected to effectively organize priorities, complete tasks on time and to manage confidential patient information. Responsible for partnering with nursing to coordinate the day-to-day patient flow including communication to key players regarding patient admissions, discharges and transfers. Also expected to provide outstanding services for every customer interaction. Actual job duties may vary by department.

This position does not require Patient Care.

Essential Functions*
* Performs clerical and other duties to assist in the general administration of the floor or unit.
* Greets and interacts with patients, families, visitors and coworkers in person and via communication tools in a professional manner.
* Receives, prioritizes, organizes and manages information at the central nursing station, and throughout the unit.
* Schedules consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transport to other departments.
* Enters into electronic medical record accurate and timely information about admissions, discharges and transfers to facilitate efficient patient throughput.
* Contacts ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services and supplies; tracks status and location; uses designated process for identifying and facilitating repairs.
* May assist manager with payroll duties or scheduling of staff, or supervision of unit secretaries. Duties may vary by department.

Qualifications

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferredExperienceExperience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferredKnowledge, 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 computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

267 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

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.

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