PCU - 24 hr Days

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, MA

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. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on a 12-hour day shift (0645–1915), including every third weekend and every third holiday. The hiring range is $15.00–$25.16 based on a 40-hour full-time schedule; compensation is adjusted for scheduled hours and may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process. The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care, monitors and documents patient information, handles equipment and specimens, supports infection control, and follows environmental safety practices. The role also maintains CPR certification and job-related competencies, may precept new nursing assistants, and applies age-specific knowledge and communication in patient care. The position requires regular, reliable attendance and compliance with departmental policies, safety requirements, and quality improvement practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification; if not currently certified, CPR/BLS is required within 30 days of hire.
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.
Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and repetitive movements; precise motor skills, hearing, and vision are required.
May occasionally to frequently lift, carry, pull, or push weights up to 100 pounds.

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.
Transport patients safely 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 patient reach and the bed in the low position.
Maintain a clean and safe environment.
Collect and transport specimens according to MRMC standards.
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.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; attend required meetings, conferences, and seminars; and use quality improvement in daily operations.
Comply with health and safety requirements, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and perform other similar duties as required or directed.
Contribute to a professional and respectful environment for employees, patients, and visitors.