Surg

Athol Hospital•Athol, MA

13d•$20 - $28

About The Position

The NA/CNA provides patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse and in accordance with standards of care and practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures. The role supports patients with daily care and mobility, collects basic health data, documents care, helps maintain a clean and safe environment, and communicates patient information to the supervising nurse and other members of the health care team. This position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on nights, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., working three 8-hour shifts. The schedule includes every other holiday and every other Friday and Saturday as a weekend commitment. Listed pay ranges are $18.50–$19.44 for Nurse Aide and $20.00–$28.28 for CNA. Final compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification, or at least 75 hours in an accredited nursing program including completion of the first rotation, or active EMT or Paramedic certification, or active Patient Care Technician/Assistant certification, or active Home Health Aide certification, or active Medical Assistant certification, or successful completion of a Nurse Aide program.
Alternatively, previous Massachusetts CNA licensure for Nurse Aide or equivalent licensure from another state.
Current AHA BLS certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of Long Term Care or Acute Care experience preferred.
High school graduation or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care according to established standards, protocols, and policies under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Collect basic health data as directed by a licensed nurse.
Assist patients with daily care, including personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, ambulation, bathing, shampooing, shaving, and brushing teeth.
Prioritize patient care appropriately, seek assistance when needed, and recognize when emergency intervention is required.
Respect each patient as an individual and provide care that supports dignity and positive self-regard.
Document pertinent patient information thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by identifying and/or removing safety hazards.
Provide timely, thorough information about assigned patients to the supervising licensed nurse and other health care team members.
Participate in learning and development, attend educational programs and in-services, and assist with orienting new staff.
Identify risks to patient safety and opportunities to reduce medical or health care errors, including reporting errors and incidents appropriately.
Obtain assigned patients’ heights and weights according to the care plan.
Assist patients with ambulation, turning, and transfers using appropriate techniques and equipment, such as gait belts and transfer mattresses.
Provide incontinent care.
Assist patients with eating and drinking according to the care plan.
Measure and document fluid intake, output, and vital signs according to the care plan.
Assist with obtaining late meal trays as needed.
Follow infection control precautions and the Infection Control Policy.
Clean food refrigerators weekly and maintain the unit’s food inventory daily.
Prepare rooms for the next patient by cleaning and making the bed.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.