Surg

Athol Hospital•Athol, MA

6d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Nurse Aide/CNA provides patient care on the 2nd Floor Medical/Surgical unit under the direction of a licensed nurse, following standards of care, protocols, and established policies and procedures. The role supports patients with personal care and activities of daily living, collects basic health data, documents care, and communicates relevant information to the supervising nurse and other members of the health care team. The position also helps maintain a safe, clean, and infection-controlled unit environment. This is a 24-hour-per-week evening position, scheduled for three 8-hour shifts per week from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., including every other weekend and every other holiday. The posted wage is $18.50–$20.62 for Nurse Aides and $20.00–$22.28 for CNAs. 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 as a Nurse Aide or equivalent licensure from out of state.
Current AHA BLS certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days.
High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
Required behavioral attributes include achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking, and information seeking.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse and in accordance with standards of care, protocols, and established policies and procedures.
Collect basic health data as directed by a licensed nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, ambulation, bathing, shampooing, shaving, and brushing teeth.
Prioritize patient care appropriately, seek assistance from appropriate resources, and recognize when emergency intervention is needed.
Respect each patient as an individual and provide care that fosters dignity and positive self-regard.
Document pertinent patient information thoroughly, accurately, and on time according to established standards.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify or remove safety hazards.
Provide timely, thorough information about assigned patients to the supervising licensed nurse and other health care team members.
Participate in learning activities for colleagues and self, including educational programs and in-services, and assist with orienting new staff.
Identify patient-safety risks and opportunities to reduce medical or health care errors, including reporting errors and incidents appropriately.
Obtain patient heights and weights according to the care plan.
Assist patients with ambulation, turning in bed, and transfers between bed, stretcher, or chair using appropriate techniques and equipment such as a gait belt or transfer mattress.
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 trays as needed.
Follow infection control precautions.
Clean food refrigerators weekly and maintain the unit food inventory daily.
Prepare rooms for the next patient by cleaning and making the bed.