MGH Providence College Nursing Academy
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Providence College Summer Nursing Academy is an initiative designed to support the nursing workforce in Massachusetts while providing nursing students from Providence College with valuable in-hospital experience. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their clinical skills by working as nursing assistants.Qualifications
Positions are available forstudents as aPatient Care Assistant (PCA)ina specialty areasof Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) for eligible student nurses from theProvidence College Nursing Academyand theProvidence College Nursingprogram in Rhode Island.
This position is open to Providence College nursing students who have successfully completed their sophomore year including at least one clinical rotation.
During the summer program students will work 36 hours per week while completing unit orientation.
At the end of the program students that choose to stay on staff as PCA are expected to meet unit per diem needs throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.
Participating units include:
Blake 7 Medical - ICU
Ellison 9 Cardiac - ICU
White 8 - Inpatient Medical unit
MGH Operating room - OR Assistant
What are we looking for
We are seeking individuals who are passionate about healthcare and have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of others. The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following qualifications:
Assisting patients with daily living basic hygiene needs (such as bathing dressing basic and eating) monitoring vital by taking patients temperature pulse and respiration as well as drawing blood and acquiring EKGs.
Performs vital signs weights/heights intakes and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
Responding to patient requests in a timely manner while safeguarding patient confidentiality and ensuring patient safety.
Communicating with patients and their families in a respectful and compassionate manner.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong patient/customer service skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
What do we have to offer
At Mass General Brigham we strive to provide our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment. As a PCA you will have access to the following benefits:
Shift differential for evening night and weekend shifts to recognize your dedication.
Weekly pay employment discount perks and access to MBTA shuttle service.
Required:Must be a currently enrolled nursing student at Providence CollegeandStudent Member of the Providence College Nursing Academy.
Student candidate enrolled in a Providence College Nursing Pre-Med PA undergraduate program with at least one semester of patient care rotations completed at time of hire.
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3EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
