Cardiac - Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This role supports patients with activities of daily living and helps maintain a safe and clean environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Current CPR certification
One year of nursing assistant experience
Completion of a nursing assistant training program
Current nursing assistant certification (CNA)
Participation in the MRMC nursing assistant training program
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.

Responsibilities

Provides constant observation for patients at risk for injury.
Obtains and reports vital signs, pulse oximetry, and non-invasive blood pressure.
Performs blood glucose testing and EKGs as indicated.
Provides safe patient transportation and reports changes in condition or behavior.
Retrieves and cleans equipment between uses.
Follows equipment management protocols on the assigned unit.
Records intake, output, height, weight, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.
Documents blood glucose results, personal care completion, and patient activity.
Ensures call light is within patient reach and bed is in low position 100% of the time.
Maintains a clean and safe environment.
Collects and transports specimens per MRMC standards.
Transports patients using all safety measures.
Washes hands before and after patient care.
Follows infection control guidelines for patients on precautions.
Maintains current CPR certification and job-related competencies.
Precepts new nursing assistants per department orientation plan.
Takes responsibility for own actions in patient care delivery.
Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.