MGH Fall Northeastern Nursing Coop | 2026

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Current enrolled Northeastern University students only.This will be a full-time position with a requirement of 36-40 hours per week.

Job Summary

SummaryWorking under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.Does this position require Patient Care?YesEssential Functions-Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.-Completes all documentation in the medical record as required. -Interacts with patients and their families effectively. -Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. -This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed and feeding them. -Assists with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one. -Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.

In order to serve the Northeastern University nursing community better, Massachusetts General Hospital provided a list of Clinical units looking to support a Nursing Students Coop. 

The duties of Patient Care Associate Trainee (PCA) include:  

• Assisting the healthcare team; the PCA promotes a safe and caring environment for patients under the guidance of an RN.

• PCA assists patients with daily living needs, monitoring & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs.

• Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner.

If any of the units you are interested in are filled, we will inform you of the next vacancy based on your listed choices.

Please be aware that units have limited spots available:

• General Medicine

• General Surgery

• Neurology

• Orthopedics

• Ortho/Urology

• Oncology

• Medical/Oncology

• Pediatrics

• Labor & Delivery

• Inpatient Psych

• Gynecology/Surgery

• Cardiac Access

• Cardiac Arrythmia Step

Must have previous Coop or Clinical experience for all Intensive Care units, which include:

• Multidisciplinary ICU

• Neuro ICU

• Medical ICU

• Cardiac Surgical ICU

• Pediatrics ICU

​Requirements:

• CPR: Either American Red Cross or and American Heart Association for Health Care Providers is required. Any other provider of CPR certification will not be accepted.

• Education Level: Enrolled sophomore to senior nursing students

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support [BLS] - Generic- HR Only preferredExperiencePatient Care Experience 0-1 year preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Understands his/her role in relation to providing patient care activities.- Understands hospital, division and unit policies and procedures and utilizes these in providing care.- Communicates effectively with the staff and all members of interdisciplinary health care team.- Communicates effectively with patients/significant others in providing patient care.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs- 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision- Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision- Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

Pay Range

- /Hourly

Grade

3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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