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Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Patient Care Associate Co-op

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11
InternshipBoston, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Basic Life Support certification is preferred.
  • Patient care experience of 0–1 year is preferred.
  • Understand the role in relation to providing patient care activities.
  • Understand hospital, division, and unit policies and procedures and use them when providing care.
  • Communicate effectively with staff and all members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and significant others when providing patient care.
  • Meet the physical demands of frequent standing, walking, lifting with an assisted device, carrying, balancing, reaching, handling, and fingering; occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; rare climbing, crawling, and foot use; and constant feeling, near and far vision, talking, and hearing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform vital signs, weights, heights, intakes, and outputs accurately and within established time frames or as requested.
  • Complete required documentation in the medical record.
  • Interact effectively with patients and their families.
  • Assist patients with basic hygiene tasks, including bathing and dressing, help them use the toilet as needed, and feed them.
  • Help patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and move between the bed and a wheelchair when applicable.
  • Listen to patients' health concerns and report them to nurses.

About the Company

Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Mass General Brigham Ventures funds early-stage life science ideas arising from Mass General Brigham’s research network. It provides first access to deal flow and proprietary rights, backing the formation and growth of new companies and technologies. It uses capital and support to help translate bold innovations into drugs and medical technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2008

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