Patient Care Assistant II 32 hr/nights 4 Usen

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 24,397 - 34,825; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Newton is seeking a clinical support professional to assist with patient care. The role involves performing clinical functions, documenting assessments, and effective communication with nursing staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferred BLS certification with 1-2 years of healthcare experience. This is an onsite position with a pay range of $17.71 – $25.28 hourly and regular night shifts.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience 1-2 years required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical support functions to promote a safe patient-care environment.
• Perform patient-care related duties including vital signs and EKGs.
• Document patient information.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding patient care.
• Ensure that patient rooms are stocked and cleaned.

Skills

Ability to multitask and handle crisis situations effectively

Knowledge of medical terminology

Typing skills and computer experience

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to lift and transport patients safely

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS Certification)

Nursing Assistant (LNA – New Hampshire)

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), the candidate is a member of the interdisciplinary health‑care team assisting 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 performing and documenting point‑of‑care assessments, 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.
• Perform specimen collection and document all appropriate information.
• Retrieve equipment from other areas, set up equipment, clean equipment between patient use, and report malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
• Document 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).

Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) preferred. Nursing Assistant (LNA – New Hampshire) preferred.

Experience

Healthcare experience 1‑2 years required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and handle 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 appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self according to Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, frequently (34–66%)
• Walking, frequently (34–66%)
• Sitting, occasionally (3–33%)
• Lifting, frequently (34–66%) up to 35 lbs (with assisted device)
• Carrying, frequently (34–66%) 20–35 lbs
• Pushing, occasionally (3–33%)
• Pulling, occasionally (3–33%)
• Climbing, rarely (≤2%)
• Balancing, frequently (34–66%)
• Kneeling, sitting, crouching, and crawling, occasionally or rarely as listed above.
• Reaching, frequently (34–66%)
• Handling, manipulating frequently (34–66%)
• Feeling, constantly (67–100%)
• Vision (far and near) and hearing, constantly (67–100%)
• Talking, constantly (67–100%)

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 2014 Washington Street, Newton‑Wellesley Hospital
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Night (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $17.71 – $25.28 per hour
• Grade: 3

Benefits

We offer competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs designed to support professional growth.

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham 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. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.