Patient Care Associate 1
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designate, functions as a member of the nursing team who assists in providing basic care and performs a variety of activities that facilitates the flow of patients through the operating room spaces. This person may perform functional assignments defined by the Nurse Manager or designate which facilitate therapeutic services provided to patients.
Job description
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designate, functions as a member of the nursing team who assists in providing basic care and performs a variety of activities that facilitates the flow of patients through the operating room spaces. This person may perform functional assignments defined by the Nurse Manager or designate which facilitate therapeutic services provided to patients.
Qualifications
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. The 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.
Requirements
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills necessary to deal with patients and staff
- Ability to handle moderate to heavy lifting of patients and equipment
- Ability to spend majority of time walking or standing
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred
- BLS preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Benefits
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition Programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.