Patient Care Associate | Thoracic/ Vascular Surgery| 36 hour Day/Night at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.


Sign on Bonus and Referral Bonus (if eligible)



Job Summary
The Opportunity: Patient Care Associate -Thoracic/Vascular Surgery step down unit - Ellison 19


Ellison 19 is a thirty-bed unit devoted to the care of patients recovering from Thoracic/Vascular Surgery. The patient population on this unit requires complex nursing care.



Qualifications


Do you think you may be a good fit for New England's #1 Medical Center, based on U.S. News Best Hospitals for 2024-2025: Massachusetts General Hospital?



Schedule
- (3) 12 -hour shifts OR (3) 8-hour shift and (1) 12-hour shift
- Day (7am-7pm, 7am-3pm), and Night (11pm-7am, 7pm-7am)
- 36 hours per week
- Rotational holiday and weekend schedule


What are we looking for?


The Patient Care Associate (PCA) will assist the RNs in Ellison 19 with a variety of functions including phlebotomy and EKGs, transport patients, check rooms and equipment, assist patients with dressing and feeding and some clerical functions. Our Patient Care Associate team prides themselves in responding to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner.


What do we have to offer?
- Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends
- Full comprehensive benefits packet, inclusive of travel discounts, MBTA
subsidy and health savings
- Employee Perks, Weekly pay, and 401K



SKILLS


Effective customer service orientation and the ability to interact with diverse groups of patients, staff and providers. - demonstrated ability to solve basic patient and practice problems using a combination of Strong Interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and Superior organizational skills. - ability to lift and transport patients, using the appropriate physical technique, in a safe manner for the patient and self.



Preferred: Must have Recent experience, and/or training, in clinical patient care.



Required: Licensed, certified or enrolled student in a Nursing Assistant, medical Assistant, Mental health Technician, or EMT accredited Program, At the time of hire, or candidate enrolled in a Nursing Program pre-Med or PA Undergraduate Program with At least One semester of patient care rotations completed At time of hire.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


267 Charles Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


36



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Rotating (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.



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