PCU - 36 hr Nights

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, clean environment. The position is located in Med/Surg/PCU at MRMC and is scheduled for 36 hours on 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700. Holiday and weekend schedules are every third holiday and every third weekend. The Nursing Assistant provides direct care and observation, obtains and documents patient measurements and test results, assists with transportation and specimen handling, and follows equipment, environmental safety, and infection control procedures. The position also maintains CPR certification and job-related competencies and may precept new nursing assistants. All responsibilities are essential job functions.

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.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted where certification, licensure, or registration is not required.
Ability to perform frequent standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and repetitive movements; precise motor skills, hearing, and vision are required.
Ability to occasionally to frequently lift, carry, pull, and push weights up to 100 lbs.

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 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; 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 own actions in patient care delivery.
Apply knowledge of growth and development stages and provide age-appropriate communication and support.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and health and safety requirements.
Attend required or directed meetings, conferences, and seminars; demonstrate quality improvement in daily operations.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and perform other similar duties as required or directed.
Respect diverse views and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment.