Patient Care Assistant II- Emergency Department

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking support staff to assist registered nurses in clinical settings. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, patient mobility, and ensuring clean, stocked rooms for safe patient care.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be prepared to perform caregiving tasks with attention to safety and teamwork. BLS is preferred; NH LNA credentials are mentioned for related roles.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials: 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: multitask, medical terminology, typing, communication, lifting technique

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including vitals, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs.
• Ensure patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and clean.
• Performs specimen collection and documents information.
• Retrieve/setup/clean equipment and report malfunctions.
• Document patient information (height, weight, intake/output, glucose).
• Assist with food tray setup and eating as needed.
• Communicate with nursing staff about patient care and condition.
• Receive and direct Medical Staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

Skills

Multitask

Medical terminology

Typing

Communication

Safe patient handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

No degree substitution allowed

Job description

Site

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Background

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

Summary: 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

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials: 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 34-66%
• Walking 34-66%
• Sitting 3-33%
• Lifting 34-66% 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying 34-66% 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing 3-33%
• Pulling 3-33%
• Climbing Rarely Less than 2%
• Balancing 34-66%
• Stooping 3-33%
• Kneeling 3-33%
• Crouching 3-33%
• Crawling Rarely Less than 2%
• Reaching 34-66%
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) 34-66%
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) 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%

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2000 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ - $25.28/Hourly

Grade

3

Company Overview

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. and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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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