Postpartum Nursing Assistant / Unit Coordinator BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
45 Francis Street (Show on map)
May 03, 2025
Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions - Perform 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, feeding patients, etc. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required. - Ensure that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change. - Performs specimen collection and documents all appropriate information. - Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy. - Documents patient information, such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results. - Assist patients with food tray setup and eating if necessary. - Communicate with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition. - Receive and direct Medical Staff, personnel, patients, and visitors. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred Licenses and Credentials Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT or commensurate experience required. If the state of MA is not offering CNA exams at the time of hire, documentation of successful completion of full CNA course work will suffice. Nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab). For nursing students hired as PCAs, strongly prefer nursing students enrolled in BSN programs or direct-entry Masters' programs. Experience Healthcare experience 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to multitask and handle stress crisis situations effectively. - Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required. - Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required. - Good interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required. - Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self according to Safe Patient Handling Guidelines. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.