Patient Care Assistant - Special Care Nursery

2w2 weeks ago

Mass General Brigham

Newton, US · Part-time · $35,000 – $45,000

About this role

As a Patient Care Assistant in the Special Care Nursery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, you will work as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team under the direction of a registered nurse. You assist in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.

Your day-to-day duties include performing and documenting vital signs, EKGs, bathing, and other sanitary needs of patients. You will transfer and assist with ambulation, feed patients, and help RNs and physicians with exams and treatments as required.

You are part of a collaborative team within Mass General Brigham, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and strive to provide exceptional care.

This per diem role offers flexibility while allowing you to gain valuable experience in a specialized nursery setting. You will work alongside skilled nurses and physicians, contributing to the health and well-being of newborns and their families.

Requirements

Healthcare experience: 1-2 years required
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred
Nursing Assistant (LNA) - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
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 safe patient handling techniques

Responsibilities

Perform patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including vital signs, EKGs, bathing, and other sanitary needs
Transfer and assist with ambulation of patients, and feed patients as needed
Assist RNs and physicians with exams and treatments as required
Ensure patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately as needs indicate
Perform specimen collection and document all appropriate information
Communicate with nursing staff effectively and timely around issues related to patient care and condition
Receive and direct Medical Staff, personnel, patients, and visitors

Benefits

Be part of a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service
Work within a collaborative interdisciplinary health care team
Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical discoveries in a supportive environment