Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participates in day-to-day operations of the program including patient education and call triage
2. Participates in program evaluation and development of strategic goals consistent with DFCI’s mission and professional values.
3. Participates in the QA/QI projects for the program.
4. Supports the research activities of the program.
5. Exhibits professional commitment through individual integrity, honesty and accountability to self and others
6. Delivers expert clinical care through evidenced-based practice partnerships with patients, families and colleagues.

A. Assumes nursing care responsibilities for a defined group of patients within the program, including but not limited to assessment, education, coordination, and documentation.
1. Facilitates individualized care within the context of functional status, cultural consideration, health literacy, psychosocial, reproductive/fertility, and spiritual needs for patients, families and caregivers.
2. Supports a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship, chronic cancer management, or end-of-life care.
3. Assists patients with cancer with issues related to treatment goals, advanced directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns using an ethical framework that is nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory.
4. Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize outcomes.
5. Advocates for patients to promote patient centered care that includes shared decision making and patient goals of care with optimal outcomes.
6. Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients, families and caregivers.
7. Contributes to ONN program and role development, implementation, and evaluation within the healthcare system and community.
8. Participates in the tracking and monitoring of metrics and outcomes, in collaboration with administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program.
9. Functions as the primary nursing contact for care delivered within the physician practice setting.
10. Engages in collaborative decision making, utilizing available data expertise and wisdom of the collective.
11. Manages patient care across the continuum, including new patient calls, and making appropriate referrals as necessary.
12. Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
13. Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
14. Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures and standards.
15. Provides care based on age-specific needs of the patient.
16. Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
17. Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice that is evidence- based and consistent with policy, and procedures determined by DFCI as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.
18. Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
 
B.  Professional Development:
1. Identifies areas for professional growth.
2. Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
3. Serves as representative on Nursing and Institute committees, including the Program Nurse Committee.
4. Supports research activities within the Nursing and Patient Care Services and the Institute.
5. Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
6. Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public.
7. Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations.
8. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement through a high spirit of inquiry, innovation and mentoring.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Education: Associate Degree, Nursing.  Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing strongly preferred.  If Associate Degree in Nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years.  Experience: Completion of the Oncology Nurse Residency Program (ONRP) or 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse. Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Required:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate required.  AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement).  Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Patient Contact:

Yes. Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adults to geriatrics.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

EEO Poster

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the ancillary and medical device technology portfolio. Provide strategic and operational leadership for systems and services that support ancillary and medical device-related functions, including pharmacy, clinical laboratory, blood and blood donor, imaging, symptom management, clinical pathways and patient safety domains. Ensure portfolio plans, priorities, and sequencing align with enterprise objectives, operational requirements, and future-state planning.
• Establish governance and cross-functional partnership models. Create and lead governance processes, decision forums, and escalation paths that support aligned planning and execution across technical teams, operational leadership, clinical stakeholders, quality and patient safety leaders and external partners.
• Guide technology planning and readiness. Lead planning for new capabilities, innovations, upgrades, integrations, workflow improvements, and service enhancements. Partner across internal and external technology teams and operational and clinical functions to define scope, dependencies, governance, KPIs, timing, and readiness needs for initiatives with operational and strategic impact.
• Provide oversight of delivery, operational performance, and risk across the portfolio. Establish expectations and standards for program oversight, status reporting, issue management, escalation, and execution across multiple initiatives and workstreams. Make recommendations related to resource allocation, sequencing, and risk mitigation within established governance and budget parameters. Ensure work is executed in a way that supports reliability, scalability, and alignment with Institute priorities.
• Lead teams responsible for ancillary and medical device technology delivery. Direct a function that includes project managers, business analysts, and other team members supporting operational support, build coordination, requirements analysis, business case development, testing strategy, stakeholder impact analysis and communication plans, and related program delivery activities. Ensure team efforts remain aligned with governance decisions, portfolio priorities, and changing organizational needs.
• Drive cross-functional communication, stakeholder engagement, and influence. Build and maintain strong working relationships with Information Services, clinical and operational leaders, quality and patient safety stakeholders, and external partners. Communicate strategy, decisions, risks, dependencies, and impacts clearly to support alignment, resolve competing priorities, and enable coordinated execution across teams.
• Supervise, develop, and support staff. Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team. Set clear expectations, provide coaching and feedback, evaluate performance, and promote accountability for quality, efficiency, outcomes, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Foster staff engagement, professional growth, and a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders in a large, highly complex, matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of the relationships and operational interdependencies among clinical, operational, ancillary, and Information Services functions as they relate to program planning and execution.
• Ability to lead a complex and evolving technology portfolio with accountability for strategy, governance, prioritization, and execution oversight within a matrixed governance framework.
• Ability to balance immediate operational needs with long-term strategic priorities, particularly in environments undergoing growth, transformation, or hospital planning.
• Ability to assess organizational impact and make sound recommendations based on clinical, operational, technical, financial, and stakeholder considerations.
• Ability to build alignment across internal and external stakeholders and drive coordinated action on initiatives with significant operational and strategic implications.
• Ability to make sound decisions within broad strategic guidance, anticipate risks, identify when escalation is needed, and balance competing priorities and constraints.
• Ability to integrate technology planning across multiple operational domains to support cohesive workflows and improved staff experience.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams and future leaders through organizational ambiguity, foster engagement, and create a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Ability to communicate with credibility and influence at all levels of the organization, including executives, clinicians, operational leaders, and external partners.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Information Technology Management, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences or related field of study.
• Master’s degree in Business, Information Technology Management, Healthcare Administration or related field of study preferred.
• 10 years application/platform implementation delivery experience, with progressively increasing responsibility and scope of initiatives managed, with proven ability to drive teams to meet objectives required.
• 8 years of people management experience, including direct supervision of staff required
• Experience in healthcare, academic medical center, or clinical operations settings required.
• Progressive leadership experience in a complex environment with responsibility for enterprise technology/program oversight, governance, prioritization, cross-functional coordination, and staff leadership required.
• Relevant experience should include directing work with daily operational impact and long-term strategic implications, managing teams that perform support, analysis, testing, and delivery activities, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Experience with overseeing team supporting clinical applications in a healthcare or life sciences environment preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Required: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversees team of 15 FTEs, which will include a team lead/manager to support pharmacy systems and a team lead/manager for laboratory systems.  Team structure will evolve to support blood donor and quality and patient safety applications. Additionally, will oversee future manager of medical devices technology space.

Patient Contact: No

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

EEO Poster

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the designated Registered Nurse (RN).
2. Assists the patient to get undressed, removes items that may pose safety risk, and secures personal belongings according to unit policy.
3. Monitors the patient’s and conducts patient safety checks at required intervals for an assigned group of patients.
4. Escorts and supervises patients in the bathroom depending on level of care, under the direction of the RN, assists patients with meals and comforts and de-escalates patients by using sensory techniques and distraction techniques as needed.
5. Attempts to prevent unsafe patient movement and actions and intervenes appropriately within scope.
6. Notifies the nurse of changes in patient activity, mood, behavior, requests for medication and calls for assistance when necessary.
7. Reinforces safety precautions and fall prevention attempts to redirect patient’s attention from equipment, and emergently prevents patients from dislodging equipment.
8. Utilizes de-escalation techniques to redirect the patients and if unsuccessful, under the direction of the RN or MD participates in restraints in accordance with training, policy, and education.
9. Receives report on each assigned patient from RN at the beginning of each shift.
10. Continuously monitors patients and reports any potentially unsafe behaviors, or patients that appear to be escalating to the assigned nurse throughout the shift.
11. Reports concern to RN if patient’s family or visitors are contributing to escalating behavior.
12. Performs environmental safety check of patient and patient's room and removes potentially harmful items at the beginning of each shift and between discharges from rooms.
13. Constantly checks for and remedies potentially hazardous situations such as improperly open or unsecured equipment, doors, and windows.
14. Reports any potentially unsafe environmental issues that cannot be remedied to the assigned RN throughout the shift.
15. Follows the Policy & Procedure(s) related to Constant Observation and patient safety.
16. Accompanies the patient for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as directed by the RN or provider.
17. Documents patient behavior and safety checks at required intervals and ensures documentation is placed in the patients chart..
18. Provides thorough handoff communication to the on-coming Observation Assistant.
19. Performs a variety of duties to support patient care and the operations of the department.
20. Engages patients in therapeutic or calming activities as directed by nursing staff.
21. Maintains work area in neat and orderly manner. Stocks carts & supplies. Transports patient or equipment.
22. Answers telephones, takes messages, and completes light clerical duties such as filing as assigned.
23. Follows department/hospital policy and procedure on Infection Control, Fire Safety, etc., including training programs (including de-escalation and restraint training) and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. 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.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High School Graduate or equivalent.
2. Must be able to complete de-escalation training.
3. Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, speak effectively in English and have good interpersonal skills, required.
2. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
3. Must be able to assist in the physical restraint of disturbed patients.
Preferred:
1. Previous experience in patient care, mental health/intellectual disabilities, teaching/child care/special needs students or public safety preferred.

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. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. Work requires continuous visual inspection and auditory monitoring of patient movements and activities. Work requires frequent rapid physical response to unsafe patient movements; this includes standing, walking, running, reaching, bending, lifting and stooping.
 

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.

2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.

3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.

4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.

5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.

2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.

2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.

3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.

4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.

5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.

2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. In collaboration with Manager Ambulatory Operations, directs and supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training.  Makes recommendations on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions.  Participates and contributes to any required documentation regarding these activities.  Resolves grievances and other personnel problems within position responsibilities.
2. Monitors workflow and productivity to evaluate clerical and clinic support staff performance.  Takes corrective action to ensure the efficient and effective workflow.  Works closely with Manager Ambulatory Operations regarding the training and development of clinical staff.   Participates in providing non-clinical office staff the clinical knowledge required to enhance their individual roles. Provides daily assurance that all areas are properly staffed with clinical support staff (Patient Care Associates, Medical Assistants and / or Licensed Practical Nurses) that are trained for a particular area. Changes work assignments as needed in order to assure an optimal workflow.
3. Directs patient care activities.  Assesses patient flow. Is able to read and adapt to subtle changes in patient flow. Develops and maintains systems and processes to assure efficient flow.  Able to provide direction to the staff in times of unanticipated provider changes. Able to articulate a plan, taking into consideration patient acuity, staffing ratios and budgetary constraints.
4. Performs and or delegates patient treatments. Documents patient care. Works closely with clinical support staff to develop and improve documentation in the medical records.  Develops and implements educational plans for patients/families.
5. Addresses phone encounters and executes appropriate follow through. Acts as a mentor/role model to all clinic staff with regard to the gathering of information during the phone encounter process; with the ultimate goal of a comprehensive and thorough intake to pass along to the provider for further recommendations.
 

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Current State of Massachusetts LPN license. 

Experience/Skill:
Required:
1. Minimum of five (5) years of medical office LPN experience.   
2. Demonstrated Leadership experience.
3. Ability to coordinate and organize multiple functions and activities in an ambulatory setting.
4. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management, patients, and staff. 
5. Excellent organizational and analytical/problem-solving skills. 
6. Must be proficient in relevant computer software. 

Preferred:
1. Prior supervisory or managerial experience including budgetary planning.

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.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

    Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Emergency Department Resource Nurse. 
2.    Assists the patient to get undressed, removes items that could injure the patient or staff, secures belongings. 
3.    Monitors the patient’s and conducts patient safety checks every 15 minutes for an assigned group of patients. 
4.    Escorts and supervises patients in the bathroom depending on level of care, under the direction of the RN, assists patients with meals and comforts and de-escalates patients by using sensory techniques and distraction techniques as needed.
5.    Attempts to prevent unsafe patient movement and actions.  
6.    Notifies the nurse of changes in patient activity, mood, behavior, requests for medication and calls for assistance when necessary.  
7.    Reminds patients about the importance of their safety and fall prevention attempts to redirect patient’s attention from equipment, and emergently prevents patients from dislodging equipment. 
8.    Works to utilize de-escalation techniques to redirect the patients and if unsuccessful, under the direction of the RN or MD participates in restraints in accordance with training and education.
9.    Obtains report on each assigned patient from nurse at the beginning of each shift.
10.    Monitors patients and reports any potentially unsafe behaviors, or patients that appear to be escalating to the assigned nurse throughout the shift. 
11.    Reports concern to nurse if patient’s family or visitors are contributing to escalating behavior.
12.    Performs environmental safety check of patient and patient's room and removes potentially harmful items at the beginning of each shift and between discharges from rooms.
13.    Constantly checks for and remedies potentially hazardous situations such as improperly open doors and windows. 
14.    Reports any potentially unsafe environmental issues that cannot be remedied to the assigned nurse throughout the shift.
15.    Follows the Policy & Procedure(s) for Constant Observation.
16.    Accompanies the patient for therapeutic procedures unless otherwise ordered by the assigned nurse and or physician.
17.    Documents patient behavior every fifteen minutes on the Constant Observation documentation record. 
18.    Places this information in patient’s bedside chart.  Provides handoff to the on-coming ED Observation Assistant. 
19.    Performs a variety of duties to support patient care and the operations of the department.
20.    Engages patients in activities as appropriate. 
21.    Maintains work area in neat and orderly manner.  Stocks carts & supplies.  Transports patient or equipment. 
22.    Answers telephones, takes messages, and completes light clerical duties such as filing as assigned.
23.    Follows department/hospital policy and procedure on Infection Control, Fire Safety, etc., including training programs (including de-escalation and restraint training) and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required. 

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.    Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    High School Graduate or equivalent.
2.    Must be able to complete de-escalation training.
3.    Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Communication Skills:  Ability to read, write, speak effectively in English and have good interpersonal skills, required.  
2.    Demonstrates the ability to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations. 
3.    Must be able to assist in the physical restraint of disturbed patients.

Preferred:
1.    Previous experience in patient care, mental health/intellectual disabilities, teaching/child care/special needs students or public safety preferred.
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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.    Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. Work requires continuous visual inspection and auditory monitoring of patient movements and activities. Work requires frequent rapid physical response to unsafe patient movements; this includes standing, walking, running, reaching, bending, lifting and stooping.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ height and weight. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.  Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Phlebotomy in certain locations.
10.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
11.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
12.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.    
13.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
14.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
15.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
16.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
17.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.
18.    Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.  Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Current Basic Life Support.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I.
or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience.
2.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
3.    Medical Terminology.
4.    Computer skills. 
5.    Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.  
6.    Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
7.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

FOR TA PURPOSES:

Job Title:    Patient Care Technician I
Job Profile Summary: 
Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities.  Receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients. 
I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. 
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ weights and heights. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
10.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
11.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed. 
12.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
13.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
14.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
15.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
16.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis. 
 
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.  Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
1.2.    Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment. 
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
2.    Basic computer skills
3.    Basic Medical Terminology knowledge. 
4.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  
Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. 
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ weights and heights. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
10.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
11.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed. 
12.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
13.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
14.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
15.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
16.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis. 
 
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II.  Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment. 

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
2.    Basic computer skills
3.    Basic Medical Terminology knowledge. 
4.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  
Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

For TA Purposes:

PCA II -

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, and in keeping with unit specific standards, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the healthcare team. In order to become a PCT II a caregiver must meet the full competencies outlined by the Nursing Professional Practice.
As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.
Job Description
Job Description
I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ height and weight. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.  Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Phlebotomy in certain locations.
10.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
11.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
12.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.    
13.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
14.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
15.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
16.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
17.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.
18.    Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II.  Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Current Basic Life Support.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I.
2.    Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
3.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
4.    Medical Terminology.
5.    Computer skills. 
6.    Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.  
7.    Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
8.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verifies physician assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age, or condition using Universal Protocol
2. Assists, transfers, and positions patients as needed, ensuring their modesty and physical safety, utilizing auxiliary equipment and/or devices as needed; selects equipment scan parameters appropriate to examination and patient condition
3. Processes and records scanned images per Radiologist protocol to ensure quality and accuracy. Reviews scans with Radiologists as requested. Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
4. Checks operation of equipment, sees that Q.A and maintenance schedules are adhered to; maintains cleanliness of tables and equipment to prevent cross contamination of contagious diseases, keeps rooms well stocked with linen and necessary supplies
5. Keeps up to date with changes in the field of ultrasonography by inservice study, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations.
6. Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection processes
7. Assists in other area/modalities as needed

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. 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.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field.
2. Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. Obtains additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, Abdominal.
4. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.

Experience/Skills:
Preferred:
1. Experience preferred, but not required

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:
1. Stand - 2/3
2. Walk - 2/3
3. Sit - 2/3
4. Talk or hear - 2/3
5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3
6. Push/pull - 2/3
7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3 to 2/3
8. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:
1. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3

Addendum for Milford Regional:

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field.
2. Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.

Experience/Skills:
Preferred:
1. Experience preferred, but not required

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ height and weight. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.  Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Phlebotomy in certain locations.
10.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
11.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
12.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.    
13.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
14.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
15.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
16.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
17.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.
18.    Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.  Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Current Basic Life Support.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I.
or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience.
2.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
3.    Medical Terminology.
4.    Computer skills. 
5.    Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.  
6.    Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
7.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

FOR TA PURPOSES:

Job Title:    Patient Care Technician I
Job Profile Summary: 
Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities.  Receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients. 
I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. 
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ weights and heights. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
10.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
11.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed. 
12.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
13.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
14.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
15.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
16.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis. 
 
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.  Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
1.2.    Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment. 
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
2.    Basic computer skills
3.    Basic Medical Terminology knowledge. 
4.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  
Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ height and weight. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.  Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Phlebotomy in certain locations.
10.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
11.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
12.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.    
13.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
14.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
15.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
16.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
17.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.
18.    Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.  Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Current Basic Life Support.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I.
or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience.
2.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
3.    Medical Terminology.
4.    Computer skills. 
5.    Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.  
6.    Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
7.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

FOR TA PURPOSES:

Job Title:    Patient Care Technician I
Job Profile Summary: 
Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities.  Receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients. 
I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. 
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ weights and heights. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
10.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
11.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed. 
12.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
13.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
14.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
15.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
16.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis. 
 
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.  Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
1.2.    Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment. 
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
2.    Basic computer skills
3.    Basic Medical Terminology knowledge. 
4.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  
Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ height and weight. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.  Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Phlebotomy in certain locations.
10.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
11.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
12.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.    
13.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
14.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
15.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
16.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
17.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.
18.    Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.  Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Current Basic Life Support.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I.
or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience.
2.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
3.    Medical Terminology.
4.    Computer skills. 
5.    Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.  
6.    Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
7.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

FOR TA PURPOSES:

Job Title:    Patient Care Technician I
Job Profile Summary: 
Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities.  Receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients. 
I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. 
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ weights and heights. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
10.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
11.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed. 
12.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
13.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
14.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
15.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
16.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis. 
 
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.  Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
1.2.    Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment. 
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
2.    Basic computer skills
3.    Basic Medical Terminology knowledge. 
4.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  
Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. 
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ weights and heights. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
10.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
11.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed. 
12.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
13.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
14.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
15.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
16.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis. 
 
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II.  Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment. 

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
2.    Basic computer skills
3.    Basic Medical Terminology knowledge. 
4.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  
Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

For TA Purposes:

PCA II -

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, and in keeping with unit specific standards, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the healthcare team. In order to become a PCT II a caregiver must meet the full competencies outlined by the Nursing Professional Practice.
As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.
Job Description
Job Description
I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ height and weight. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.  Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Phlebotomy in certain locations.
10.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
11.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
12.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.    
13.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
14.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
15.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
16.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
17.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.
18.    Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II.  Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Current Basic Life Support.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I.
2.    Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
3.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
4.    Medical Terminology.
5.    Computer skills. 
6.    Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.  
7.    Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
8.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ height and weight. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.  Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Phlebotomy in certain locations.
10.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
11.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
12.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.    
13.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
14.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
15.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
16.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
17.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.
18.    Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.  Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Current Basic Life Support.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience.
2.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
3.    Medical Terminology.
4.    Computer skills. 
5.    Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.  
6.    Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
7.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

Job Title:    Patient Care Technician I
Job Profile Summary: 
Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities.  Receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients. 
I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. 
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ weights and heights. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
10.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
11.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed. 
12.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
13.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
14.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
15.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
16.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis. 
 
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.  Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
1.2.    Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment. 
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
2.    Basic computer skills
3.    Basic Medical Terminology knowledge. 
4.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  
Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. 
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ weights and heights. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
10.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
11.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed. 
12.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
13.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
14.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
15.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
16.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis. 
 
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II.  Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment. 

Experience/Skills:

Required:
1.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
2.    Basic computer skills
3.    Basic Medical Terminology knowledge. 
4.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  
Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

For TA Purposes:

PCA II -

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, and in keeping with unit specific standards, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the healthcare team. In order to become a PCT II a caregiver must meet the full competencies outlined by the Nursing Professional Practice.
As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.
Job Description
Job Description
I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ height and weight. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.  Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Phlebotomy in certain locations.
10.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
11.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
12.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.    
13.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
14.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
15.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
16.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
17.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.
18.    Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II.  Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Current Basic Life Support.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I.
2.    Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
3.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
4.    Medical Terminology.
5.    Computer skills. 
6.    Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.  
7.    Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
8.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

City/State

Work Shift

Overview:

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Registered Nurse.

Overview:

The Direct Care Registered Nurse - Home Health and Hospice Provides high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes or hospice settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and emotional support during end-of-life care.

Anticipated Status/Shift:

Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Rotating Shift; 8AM-5PM shifts with occasional 5P-12AM shifts

Position Location:

Sentara Hospice Services - South Boston, VA (travel can include up to a 50-mile radius for position)

Requirements:

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• Valid RN License in state of practice (VA) (Required)
• BLS (Required within 90 days of hire)

Experience

• 1 year of nursing experience (Required)
• Previous Home Care/Hospice experience (Preferred)

Keywords: registered nurse, hospice, RN, talroo-nursing, skilled care, direct patient care, home care, assessments, collaboration, coordination, comprehensive care

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work,Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

City/State

Work Shift

Overview:

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Home Health Aide.

Overview:

Home Health Aides will perform basic and routine patient care, such as personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, and feeding, intake/output, ambulation, and assisting patients with transfer from/to bed, toilet and other areas of the home.

Anticipated Status/Shift:

Flexible Time (PRN/as needed)

Day Shift (8AM - 5PM)

Position Location:

Sentara Hospice Services - South Boston, VA (travel can include up to a 50-mile radius for position)

Education

• No specific education requirements

Certification/Licensure

• CNA (Required)
• First Aid Basics Certification (Required)
• BLS (Required within 90 days of hire)

Experience

• Previous Customer Service Experience (Required)
• Prior Hospice experience (Preferred)

Keywords: Home Health Aide, CNA, Home Care, Hospice, chesapeake, full time, nursing support, clinical support

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work,Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

City/State

Work Shift

Overview:

Sentara Halifax Hospital located in South Boston, Virginia is hiring a Travel RN for Med/Surg!

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital - South Boston, VA

• $75.00/hr pay rate
• Temporary Full Time
• 14-week assignment
• Night Shift
• No benefits

Education

• Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing Field required

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale

Experience

• Must have two or more years of current acute care hospital RN experience. 

Click here to learn more about Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital!

As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Click https://youtu.be/ImqEzvkewIU to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare. 

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Keyword: Registered Nurse, RN, South Boston, Temporary, Traveler, Medical Surgical, Halifax, Monster, Talroo-Nursing

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital is fueled by the expertise of a well-established medical staff representing more than two-dozen specialties, while remaining focused on excellent care. Services at this hospital include cardiovascular services, emergency services, family birthing center, hospitalist program, imaging/radiology services, laboratory services, nephrology services, orthopedic services, rehabilitation services and surgical services. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.

2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.

3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.

4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.

5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.

2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I.  Major Responsibilities:

Leadership and Expertise:
1.    Critical Incident Management: Serves as a key member of the team, taking on challenging projects and critical incidents. Provides expert guidance during high-impact situations.
2.    Knowledge Sharing: Embraces unknown issues as learning opportunities and proactively shares discovered knowledge with the team. Engages with vendors and systems, even with limited prior experience, to expand understanding and solve complex problems.

Knowledge Advancement:
1.    Continuously advances knowledge of current products, including obtaining application certifications and staying updated on system configurations and emerging technology and industry trends.
2.    Actively participates in professional development programs defined by department. 

Project Coordination:
1.    Project Leadership: Regularly leads projects with appropriate input. Takes responsibility for project outcomes and manages tasks effectively.
2.    Project Estimation: Assists in estimating the hours required for upcoming projects to facilitate accurate planning and resource allocation.

Workflow Optimization:
1.    Recommends and implements workflow modifications. Collaborates with key vendors to discuss and apply standard solutions.
2.    Leverages knowledge of user experience design principles during system workflow reviews and/or optimization initiatives.  
3.    Applies lean belt methodology, which focuses on improving efficiency and reducing waste in processes. 
4.    Directs the configuration of application features and security settings and creation of support documentation, including test scripts and workflow diagrams.

Mentorship and Coverage:
1.    Acts as the primary advisor to other team members, department colleagues, and organizational staff. Seeks out and offers support to new staff members and helps them integrate into the team. 
2.    Constantly innovates and assists others in achieving their ideas.
3.    Covers managerial responsibilities in leader’s absence, including handling urgent issues and maintaining team operations. 

Project and Leadership:
1.    Proactively identifies barriers to completing work and escalates issues with proposed solutions.
2.    Leads meetings, develops agendas, assumes accountability for assigned follow-ups and practice closed loop communication.
3.    Participates as workstream lead on cross-functional projects, ensures tasks are completed within scope and project management guidelines.
4.    Runs optimization requests/projects, including scheduling meetings, identifying timelines, and allocating resources.
5.    Requests new assignments or participates in stretch goals, coverage opportunities, and additional responsibilities, such as leading new initiatives, completing market analysis or participating in kaizen efforts.
6.    Drives projects from conception to completion with minimal oversight and establishes strong working relationships with operational staff as a subject matter expert.
7.    Works with vendors to establish short-term product roadmaps. Reviews roadmaps with department manager and key stakeholders.

Technical Troubleshooting and Support:
1.    Investigates and resolves application and system configuration. Develops and implements appropriate system fixes based on thorough analysis.
2.    Works closely with third-party vendors to ensure proper installation and configuration of vendor software. Troubleshoots issues related to server configurations, system services, and interface jobs to drive effective issue resolution.

Adaptability:
1.    Leverages high adaptability to accomplish dynamic responsibilities and evolving project requirements.

Must be able to work off hours as needed and participate in an on-call rotation.

II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
2.    Epic Application certification(s); if additional certifications required for a specific role/team, ability to achieve, as required by department.
3.    Lean Green Belt certification or ability to achieve, as required by department.
Preferred:
1.    Project Management certification (PMP/CAPM).

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    7 years experience with enterprise platforms (EHRs/ITSM/ERPs).
2.    Team player with strong problem solving, time management and decision-making skills, ability to maintain a positive attitude, solution focused even in challenging situations.
3.    Able to act independently with minimal oversight.
4.    Able to advise less experienced team members.
5.    Able to effectively communicate to staff at all levels of the organization.

Preferred:
1.    Healthcare 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.

Radiant certification required; Decision Tree expertise preferred; other Epic certifications like Cupid, Stork, Lumens would be valuable also for the role

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.

2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.

3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.

4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.

5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.

2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.

2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.

3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.

4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.

5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.

2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

Job Description

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that caregivers adhere to system policies and procedures for clinical care standards.    
2. Coordinates clinical practice and deployment of resources at the unit level to ensure ongoing implementation of processes and adherence to standards.
3. Develops Scope of Service and Plan of Care for the identified area. Submits to senior leadership for approval.
4. Assists caregivers with the development of a cohesive, service-oriented team, and serves as a role model, mentor, coach/facilitator.
5. Monitors competence of caregivers and ensures education to complete required competencies. Monitors continuing education participation.
6. Conducts daily patient care rounds, assessing patient care requirements and monitoring nursing and ancillary caregiver performance to achieve safe, cost effective and quality patient care.
7. Directs the oversight of clinical practice through continuity of patient care assignments to optimize the patient plan of care.
8. Ensures a plan of care is established, coordinated, and delivered to each patient and family.
9. Creates and sustains a collaborative, patient-focused environment supporting excellence in clinical and service practices.
10. Delegates appropriate responsibilities to others.
11. Ensures a positive work environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and staff.
12. Ensures unit-based standards of care are in accordance with departmental, organizational and/or compliance related standards.

Operations:
1. Identify operational workflow opportunities and implement improvements. 
2. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective operations. 
3. Identify and implement improvements to maximize efficiency and capacity.  
4. Reviews and develops action plans based on metrics.
5. Assures the efficient daily operations of assigned units, including appropriate staffing, appropriate use of supplies, workflow, and productivity to meet patient needs and to manage to budget.
6. Chooses goals, projects, and sets priorities based on alignment with system goals.
7. Responsible for the development, implementation, and revision of departmental policies, procedures, and objectives to guide and support the delivery of service.
8. Identifies systems changes to solve complex problems. Researches and obtains needed data or feedback regarding issues/problems.

9. Promotes employee engagement and patient satisfaction initiatives at the unit/clinic level to address metrics identified below target goals.

10. Articulates patient care standards as published by Joint Commission, CMS and other regulatory agencies.

Leadership/Management/Human Resources:
1. Assesses candidates, through behavioral and peer interviewing, for appropriate positions within the unit/clinic and makes recommendations for hire, transfers, promotions and/or other staff changes.
2. Provides oversight of all caregivers including completion of specific performance reviews.  Ensures performance evaluations are completed for caregivers timely according to HR policies.
3. Assures appropriate orientation, competence assessment, in-service training, and continuing education for all caregivers.
4. Ensures the proper documentation for recruiting, on-boarding, evaluating, and terminating caregivers are completed timely and thoroughly. (i.e. position requisition, orientation checklist, separation).
5. Assures licensing certification for all caregivers are current.
6. Leads and influences the development of caregivers by creating a practice climate of responsiveness and learning which supports retention and recruitment of competent staff.
7. Coaches and supports caregivers by removing barriers and addressing issues. Consults with management regarding issues as necessary. 
8. Promotes communication and feedback through regularly scheduled caregiver meetings and other venues.
9. Maintains current knowledge of labor and employment laws impacting caregivers in own unit/clinic and/or those that impact areas across the medical center.  Maintains knowledge of current union contracts within own area of responsibility. 
10. Establishes a climate for open communication and builds relationships at all levels of the organization.  
11. Develops, implements, and updates recognition initiatives valued by the unit/clinic.
12. Facilitates staff attendance at in-service programs, teaching opportunities, staff meetings and rounding.
13. Uses tools such as employee surveys to measure staff morale with a focus toward recognition and developing action plans for improvements.

Budgetary Planning and Financial Performance:
1. Collaborates with Finance and leadership to develop annual departmental budgets based on established patient care indicators, projected volumes, and patient populations.
2. Maintains cost effective staffing patterns based on approved staffing budgets.
3. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility via monitoring of salaries and supply expenses, prepares and submits variance reports.  Develops and implements corrective action. 
4.  Identify capital needs for assigned units.

Quality, Safety and Experience Improvements:
1. Links departmental goals to organizational goals and strategic plans.
2. Actively coordinates clinical quality improvement and safety efforts on the unit/clinic with defined medical center quality and safety goals.
3. Creates and sustains an environment that encourages feedback, problem-solving, self-evaluation and innovation as the way work is accomplished and improvements achieved.
4. Actively seeks information about the underlying needs of patients, families, and employees and seeks to match those needs.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in relevant clinical field.  

2. Active clinical license in clinical field in state of Massachusetts.

Preferred:
1. Master’s degree in Nursing or related field.   

Experience/Skill:
Required:
1. A minimum of three years of directly related work experience in field of specialty in a hospital or healthcare environment.  

2. Has demonstrated leadership potential.

3. Must have proven project management, team building, and presentation skills.
4. Exceptional analytical skills are necessary to perform various data analysis techniques, review statistical data for the purpose of departmental planning and control, in the preparation and maintenance of budgets and in problem solving.
5. Must possess the interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) to provide effective participative leadership and to interact with patients, families, physicians, and other visitors and staff.
5. Strong problem-solving skills. 
6. Proficiency with Microsoft applications.

Preferred:
1.  

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.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ height and weight. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.  Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Phlebotomy in certain locations.
10.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
11.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
12.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.    
13.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
14.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
15.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
16.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
17.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.
18.    Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    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.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.  Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Current Basic Life Support.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I.
or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience.
2.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
3.    Medical Terminology.
4.    Computer skills. 
5.    Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.  
6.    Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
7.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III.  Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.