CNA MRMC - Cardiac Med/Surg - 32 hour Eves
About The Position
Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. 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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
