Patient Care Assistant II- 6 West

Partner's Healthcare; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 2,949,000 - 3,483,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join the interdisciplinary team overnight.

You will support nurses with patient care activities, monitor vitals, assist with mobility, and help ensure a safe, clean environment while rotating weekends and holidays. This 24-hour shift role offers a $750 sign-on bonus and opportunities to develop clinical skills in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• Nursing Assistant (LNA) preferred.
• 1-2 years healthcare experience required.
• Ability to multitask and handle stress effectively.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Typing skills and computer experience.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and transport patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care-related duties and clinical functions, including vital signs, EKGs, and patient assistance.
• Assist RNs and physicians with exams and treatments as required.
• Ensure patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned as needed.
• Perform specimen collection and document information.
• Retrieve, set up, and clean equipment; report malfunctions.
• Document patient information (height, weight, intake/output, glucose).
• Assist with food tray setup and feeding when necessary.
• Communicate with nursing staff about patient care and condition.
• Receive and direct Medical Staff, patients, and visitors.

Skills

BLS Certification

Nursing Assistant

Healthcare experience

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Typing and computer skills

Interpersonal and communication

Lift and move patients

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley HospitalMass 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

$750.00 Sign-On Bonus

24hr Nights 3x8hr shifts 11p-7:30a, rotating weekends and holidays

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.

Does this position require Patient Care?Yes

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred.
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred.
• 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)

• Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Work Details

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 24

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Night (United States of America)

Pay Range $21.41 - $25.28/Hourly

Grade 3

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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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