CNA MRMC - Float Pool - Per Diem

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. This position is in the MRMC Float Pool and is per diem, with a day shift schedule listed as 0645–1515 and hours listed as 0. Holiday scheduling includes one major summer holiday and one major winter holiday. The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care, including observation of patients at risk for injury, obtaining and reporting vital signs and other measurements, performing blood glucose testing and EKGs as indicated, and safely transporting patients. The role also includes equipment management, documentation in the electronic medical record, environmental safety, specimen handling, and infection control. The Nursing Assistant maintains current CPR certification and job-related competencies, may precept new nursing assistants, and applies age-specific knowledge and communication when supporting patients. UMass Memorial Health describes itself as a health system with more than 20,000 employees. The organization emphasizes exceptional patient care, academic excellence, leading-edge research, and standards of respect: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. A signing bonus may be available; eligibility is confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification; if not currently certified, CPR/BLS is required within 30 days of hire.
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 equipment management protocols on the assigned unit.
Record intake, output, height, weight, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.
Document blood glucose results, completion of personal care, 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 own actions in patient care delivery.
Apply knowledge of growth and development stages and demonstrate age-appropriate communication and support.