Med/Surg Certified Nursing Assistant Nights BWFH

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Pelham; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to join their patient care team. This full-time role involves providing essential support to registered nurses and ensuring high-quality care for patients. The ideal candidate will have a current CNA license and experience in a similar role, showcasing their ability to respond effectively in medical emergencies. This position offers a chance to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, contributing to the well-being of the community while being part of a renowned healthcare institution. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant license required.
• Prior PCA/CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support RN with clinical tasks and patient care.
• Respond to medical emergencies using CPR and AED skills.
• Assist in the efficient operation of the unit.

Skills

Patient Care

CPR and AED skills

Blood glucose monitoring

EKG completion

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: Med/Surg floor (7S). Full-time, 40 hrs. (5) 8 hour shifts, Night Position, 11:00 pm - 7:30 am. Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.
The Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) as we call it, functions as a member of the patient care team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), and proficiently and consistently performs all aspects of the PCA role. Responsible for supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including but not limited to blood glucose monitoring, completing EKGs, applying simple dressings, using aseptic technique and responding to medical emergency situations utilizing Heartsaver CPR and AED skills. In addition, the PCA is responsible for responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking an active role in the efficient operation of the unit. Assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. Prior CNA/PCA experience preferred.
Grade: 130
About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED certificate required. - Current Certified Nursing Assistant license required. - AHA Heartsaver, CPR and AED program required. - Prior PCA/CNA experience preferred.

Additional Job Description

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.