CNA MRMC - Med/Surg/PCU - 32 hr Days

UMass Memorial Health • Milford, MA

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role supports patients with activities of daily living and helps maintain a safe and clean environment. This position is in Med/Surg/PCU at MRMC and is scheduled for 32 hours per week on day shift, 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday.

The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care, observes patients at risk for injury, obtains and reports vital signs and other measurements, performs indicated blood glucose testing and EKGs, and supports safe patient transportation. The role also includes equipment management, electronic medical record documentation, specimen handling, infection control, and maintaining environmental safety. Nursing Assistants maintain current CPR certification and job-related competencies, may precept new nursing assistants, and apply age-specific knowledge in patient care.

The listed hiring range is $15.00–$25.16 based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. Final compensation varies based on scheduled hours and other stated factors; part-time or reduced schedules are prorated. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification, or CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire if not currently certified.
• Must meet at least one of the following: one year of nursing assistant experience; completion of a nursing assistant training program; current nursing assistant certification (CNA); or participation in the MRMC nursing assistant training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation for patients at risk for injury.
• Obtain and report vital signs, pulse oximetry, and non-invasive blood pressure.
• Perform blood glucose testing and EKGs as indicated.
• Provide safe patient transportation and report changes in patient condition or behavior.
• Retrieve and clean equipment between uses and follow unit equipment-management protocols.
• Record intake, output, height, weight, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.
• Document blood glucose results, personal care completion, and patient activity.
• Keep the call light within the patient's reach and the bed in the low position at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Collect and transport specimens according to MRMC standards.
• Transport patients using all safety measures.
• Wash hands before and after patient care and follow infection-control guidelines for patients on precautions.
• Maintain current CPR certification and job-related competencies.
• Precept new nursing assistants according to the department orientation plan.
• Take responsibility for actions in patient-care delivery.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development stages and demonstrate age-appropriate communication and support.

Benefits

• A signing bonus may be available; eligibility is confirmed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED