PCU - Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, MA

2d•$15 - $25

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 serves the Med/Surg/PCU area at MRMC and is per diem, with mixed 8-hour shifts listed as 0645–1515, 1445–2315, and 2300–0700.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification.
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.
Transport patients safely and report changes in their 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, completion of personal care, and patient activity.
Keep the call light within the patient's reach and the bed in a low position; maintain a clean and safe environment.
Collect and transport specimens according to MRMC standards.
Follow hand hygiene and infection-control guidelines, including precautions for patients on isolation 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 provide age-appropriate communication and support.