MGH Fall Northeastern Nursing Coop

Summary

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed and feeding them.
• Assists with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
• Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.

In order to serve the Northeastern University nursing community better,
Massachusetts General Hospital provided a list of Clinical units looking to support a Nursing Students Coop.

The duties of Patient Care Associate Trainee (PCA) include:

• Assisting the healthcare team; the PCA promotes a safe and caring environment for patients under the guidance of an RN.
• PCA assists patients with daily living needs, monitoring & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs.
• Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner.

If any of the units you are interested in are filled, we will inform you of the next vacancy based on your listed choices.

Please be aware that units have limited spots available:

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Ortho/Urology
• Oncology
• Medical/Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Labor & Delivery
• Inpatient Psych
• Gynecology/Surgery
• Cardiac Access
• Cardiac Arrhythmia Step

Must have previous Coop or Clinical experience for all Intensive Care units, which include:

• Multidisciplinary ICU
• Neuro ICU
• Medical ICU
• Cardiac Surgical ICU
• Pediatrics ICU

Requirements:

• CPR: Either American Red Cross or American Heart Association for Health Care Providers is required. Any other provider of CPR certification will not be accepted.
• Education Level: Enrolled sophomore to senior nursing students

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience
Patient Care Experience 0-1 year preferred

• Understands his/her role in relation to providing patient care activities.
• Understands hospital, division and unit policies and procedures and utilizes these in providing care.
• Communicates effectively with the staff and all members of interdisciplinary health care team.
• Communicates effectively with patients/significant others in providing patient care.

• 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%)
• 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%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity 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.