Patient Care Assistant II 40 hr/nights - 4 Usen

About the role

Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), this position is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assisting in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs 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.
• Affixes to RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
• Ensures 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.
• Affixes food trays to patients and assists with eating if necessary.
• Communicates with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition.
• Receives and directs Medical Staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• 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%)
• Far Vision: Constantly (67-100%)
• Near Vision: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Additional Job Details

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 2014 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.41 - $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.

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham 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.