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Mass General Brigham lists this Patient Care Assistant II 32 hr/days opportunity in newton lower falls, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mass General Brigham Job Opportunity
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
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.
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
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)
32hr days 7a-3:30p 4x8hr shifts, rotating weekends and holidays
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
2014 Washington Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
32
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$21.41 - $25.28/Hourly
Grade
3At 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.
Worksite address
newton lower falls, MA, 02462, US
Who can apply
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