High School Co-op Student, PCT, Med Surg, Per Diem

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, this is a paid, educational position for students enrolled in appropriate coursework with an area technical high school to perform a variety of patient care activities that meet the personal needs and comfort of patients. Responsible to the Nurse Director and/or designee of the patient care unit to which he/she is assigned. This is a temporary position where incumbents may be considered for permanent employment upon high school graduation.

Major Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, and according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, assists in data collection and care and treatment of patients.
• Demonstrates understanding of comfort measures required of population served.
• Performs patient care activities as prescribed by and under the direct supervision of the registered nurse/preceptor based on established protocols.
• Effectively communicates with patients, families, and staff as necessary.
• Works collaboratively in a team model of care.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification/Education:

• Required: 1. CPR certification. 2. CNA certification. 3. Must be the age of 17 or older. 4. Current Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: 1. Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Experience/Skills:

• Required: 1. Must possess the following skills: reading, writing and simple mathematical calculations 2. Good interpersonal skills 3. Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups 4. Ability to communicate effectively verbally 5. Manual dexterity required to perform tests and to complete treatments 6. Ability to understand and follow through on instructions
• Preferred: 1. Recent sub-acute or acute care patient care assistant experience.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

• Students may only work during the day shift, when school is in session, and no more than 9 hours in a day or 48 hours within a week. Students will not use assistive lifting devices, be assigned to known behavioral health patients, and will be removed and reassigned if a patient becomes identified as a safety risk.
• Hand dexterity, hearing, and vision ability to take direction from a patient, registered nurse/preceptor or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work can be physically demanding with standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing/pulling heavy equipment and bending frequently.
• Age Competency: Direct contact with the following age groups: 0-11m 1-3y 3-5y 6-11y 12-17y 18-45y X 45-59y X 59-79y X >80y

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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