Patient Care Assistant II- Special Care Nursery

Partner's Healthcare; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join the 32-hour per week day shift, providing essential patient care under RN supervision at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. You will perform vital signs, EKGs, feeding support, and documentation, with a focus on safety and compassionate care.

This role requires high school diploma or equivalent, healthcare experience (1-2 years), and Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• Licenses/Certifications: 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including vital signs, EKGs, bathing, transferring and ambulation support.
• Ensure patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned as needed.
• Perform specimen collection and document all information.
• Retrieve and set up equipment; report malfunctions per policy.
• Document patient information such as intake, output, and glucose results.
• Assist with food tray setup and feeding when necessary.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EKG

Multitasking

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

32hr Days 2x8hr and 1x12hr shift 7a-3:30p and 7a-7:30p, 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

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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (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%)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $21.50 - $25.28/Hourly

Grade: 3

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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