# Northeastern Co-op Student McLean Hospital at Mass General Brigham - Company: [Mass General Brigham](https://massgeneralbrigham.org) - Location: Belmont, MA - Type: Internship ยท Internship - Posted: 2026-10-06 - Apply: https://massgeneralbrigham.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MGBExternal/job/Belmont-MA/Northeastern-Co-op-Student-McLean-Hospital_RQ4082023 - Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/northeastern-co-op-student-mclean-hospital-50d55d22 ## Summary by newgrad.ai What you'll do: - Assist registered nurses with direct patient care and documentation in psychiatric setting. - Build therapeutic relationships with patients while de-escalating crisis situations. - Participate in patient rounds, groups, and recreational activities. - Monitor patient safety, maintain unit environment, and assist with activities of daily living. What they're looking for: - High school diploma or equivalent required. - One year clinical experience, preferably psychiatric; 1-2 years preferred. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Must pass Epic training at 80% or higher within 30 days. Pay and perks: - $22.40 - $29.73 hourly. - Comprehensive benefits and career advancement opportunities. ## Posting 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 Please note: This position is available to current Northeastern University Co-Op students only. If you are not a Northeastern Co-Op student, please do not apply. We encourage you to explore our other open positions for opportunities that may better align with your interests and experience. Under direction of the Registered Nurse, you will provide direct patient care and participates in the therapeutic milieu. Patient Care Requirement: Yes ### Essential Functions - Assists the RN in providing direct patient care, including accurate and timely documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets. - Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries. - Participates in patient rounds or teams. - Completes patient care assignments. - Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situations. - Intervenes in managing complex patient situations and patient schedules, utilizing department policies and procedures and always promoting the least restrictive alternatives. - Communicates changes in patient status to the RN. - Follows Standards of Care and protocols for assigned patients. - Remains awake and alert at all times while on the job. - Performs Point of Care testing (POC). - Works effectively in the therapeutic milieu, including participating in planning and implementation of patient groups. - Provides and supervises recreation and other off-hall activities according to needs. - Provides patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed. - Follows established Nursing policies, procedures, and protocols. - Provides active milieu assessment while assigned to checks, particularly attuned to safety concerns. - Participates in the maintenance of the unit environment to ensure safe care. - Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to the Unit Secretary/ND. - Identifies and reports equipment problems to the Unit Secretary/ND. - Participates in the unit's inventory system, reporting when supplies are low. - Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment. - Initiates activities that promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment. - Assists patients in their activities of daily living. - Identifies patient hygiene needs and initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs. - Provides for patients' nutritional needs according to unit procedure. - Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and procedures. - Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground, maintaining patient safety. - Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency. - Completes mandatory in-service requirements. - Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor. - Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations. - Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues. - Participates in critical incident debriefing. ### Qualifications ### Education - High School Diploma or equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? - No ### Licenses and Credentials - N/A ### Experience - One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting - 1-2 years preferred - Previous experience in direct patient care preferred ### Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in collaboration with others. - Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire. - Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training module(s) is a minimum requirement of the job. ### Additional Job Details Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 115 Mill Street Pay Range: $22.40 - $29.73/Hourly Grade: MCL050 At 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. The McLean Hospital Corporation 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. From Mass General Brigham's public posting, laid out for reading by newgrad.ai with the wording unchanged. 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