Patient Care Assitant Medical ICU BWH

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Differentials

Bonuses

Recognition programs

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Per Diem Nursing Assistant to support daily patient care at The Brigham and Women’s Hospital. You will assist with activities of daily living, take vital signs, and help with basic hygiene and mobility. Onsite at 75 Francis Street, rotating shifts, hourly pay range listed.

Strong communication with patients and families, plus basic computer/EMR skills, are essential. Prior patient care or elder care experience is preferred, with applicable licenses being advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required/preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Nursing assistant certification preferred.
• Experience in patient care/elder care 0–1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs.
• Completes documentation in the medical record.
• Interacts with patients and families effectively.
• Helps patients with basic hygiene tasks and mobility.
• Reports health concerns to nurses.

Skills

Patient service

Medical terminology

Lifting to 35 lbs

EMR systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc.

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

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients’ temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• -Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
• -Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• -Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• -Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
• -Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
• -Listen to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.

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] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred Experience Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3

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:

2200 The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. 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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