MGH Providence College Nursing Academy
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Providence College Summer Nursing Academy is an initiative designed to support the nursing workforce in Massachusetts while providing nursing students from Providence College with valuable in-hospital experience. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their clinical skills by working as nursing assistants.
Qualifications
The Providence College Summer Nursing AcademyPositions are available for students as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in a specialty areas of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) for eligible student nurses from the Providence College Nursing Academy and the Providence College Nursing program in Rhode Island.
This position is open to Providence College nursing students who have successfully completed their sophomore year, including at least one clinical rotation.
During the summer program, students will work 36 hours per week while completing unit orientation.
At the end of the program, students that choose to stay on staff as PCA are expected to meet unit per diem needs throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.
Participating units include:
Blake 7 Medical - ICU
Ellison 9 Cardiac - ICU
White 8 - Inpatient Medical unit
What are we looking for?
We are seeking individuals who are passionate about healthcare and have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of others. The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following qualifications:
Assisting patients with daily living basic hygiene needs (such as bathing, dressing, basic and eating), monitoring vital by taking patients temperature, pulse, and respiration as well as drawing blood, and acquiring EKGs.
Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
Responding to patient requests in a timely manner while safeguarding patient confidentiality and ensuring patient safety.
Communicating with patients and their families in a respectful and compassionate manner.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong patient/customer service skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
What do we have to offer?
At Mass General Brigham, we strive to provide our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment. As a PCA, you will have access to the following benefits:
Shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts to recognize your dedication.
Weekly pay, employment discount perks, and access to MBTA shuttle service.
Required: Must be a currently enrolled nursing student at Providence College and Student Member of the Providence College Nursing Academy.
Student candidate enrolled in a Providence College Nursing, Pre-Med, PA undergraduate program, with at least one semester of patient care rotations completed at time of hire.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
55 Fruit Street
Pay Range
- /Hourly
Grade
3
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