Mass General Brigham·Salem, Massachusetts
Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating, while monitoring vital signs. Performs clinical functions such as EKGs and phlebotomy and documents patient data in the Electronic Health Record.
North Shore Medical Center, 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 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, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.
Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively
Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.
-$750 Sign on bonus at 90 days of successful employment
Requires good verbal and written communication skills as well as good interpersonal skills necessary to deal with patients and staff. Work presents potential exposure to communicable disease and hazardous materials. Work requires moderate to heavy lifting of patients and equipment. Work requires that a majority of time is spent with either walking or standing. Certification as a Nursing Assistant and BLS preferred High school diploma or equivalent preferred Additional Job Details (if applicable) Additional
Work Location 81 Highland Avenue: Scheduled Weekly Hours 32
Employee Type Regular: Work Shift Night (United States of America)
Pay Range $20.58 - $25.28/Hourly Grade 3
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Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting. Certification as a Nursing Assistant and BLS, along with a high school diploma, are preferred.
Market context
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