Certified Nursing Asstant - 40 Hours, Days (BMC South)
About The Position
At Boston Medical Center South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values. If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you. Schedule: 40 Hours, Days, Every Other Weekend, Full-Time, Benefit Eligible Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse assigned, performs a variety of direct patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comforts of the patient. Provides care that addresses the specific needs of age groups from infant to elderly as well as accommodating a variety of needs specific to impairments such as hearing, sight, substance abuse, language barriers, and potential victims of abuse. Incorporates knowledge and understanding of our commitment to patient rights, exceptional care and the hospital's values and mission into his/her performance of job duties. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Requirements
- Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with staff and patients is required.
- Must be able to prioritize multiple requests to ensure timeliness and provide exceptional patient care.
- Must possess the skills to be compassionate, empathetic and responsive to the needs of a variety of patients.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must possess a valid Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant license or show proof of enrollment in accredited nursing school and completion of the courses "Fundamentals of Nursing I & II."
- CPR
Nice To Haves
- 1 Year of experience as a CNA strongly preferred
- Computer experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help with transportation of patients from SDC to OR and from PACU to SDC
- Help with CNA duties in ENDO department if needed
- Make bed/stretcher and clean bed and stretchers
- Stocking the department
- EKG, blood sugars, vital signs and HCGs
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- pharmacy
- contract increases
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) savings matches
- earned time cash out
- paid time off
- career advancement opportunities
- resources to support employee and family wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
