4 East - Certified Nursing Assistant 36H Days BWFH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. This full-time role involves supporting patient care, performing clinical tasks, and ensuring efficient unit operations in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant certification, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant or current Nursing Student with clinical rotation experience.
• Successful completion of approved nursing assistant training.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care team under RN's supervision.
• Perform clinical tasks such as blood glucose monitoring and dressing changes.
• Contribute to efficient unit operations and respond to patient needs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math and measurement skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Computer skills for data entry

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

4 East - Certified Nursing Assistant 36H Days BWFH

Apply remote type: Onsite

Locations: 1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain (Faulkner Addition)

Time type: Full time

Posted on: 7 Days Ago

Job requisition id: RQ4018537

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Job Summary

Welcome to 4 East! Join us on one of BWFH's newest units. This role involves working 36 hours during the day, every other weekend, with holiday commitments. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports the patient care team under the RN's supervision, performing clinical tasks such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, dressing changes, aseptic techniques, and responding to emergencies with Heartsaver CPR and AED skills. The CNA responds to patient and family needs and contributes to efficient unit operations, practicing Patient and Family Centered Care. The unit is a fast-paced, 37-bed medicine/telemetry teaching unit supporting medical education, caring for adults with conditions like asthma, COPD, renal disease, and more, equipped with telemetry, Vocera, Epic, and virtual observation systems.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Licenses and Credentials: Certified Patient Care Technician (Nursing Assistant) - NCCT required.

Experience: Not specified beyond certification.

Skills and Abilities:

• Certified Nursing Assistant or current Nursing Student with Fundamentals of Nursing or clinical rotation experience.
• Adherence to I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Successful completion of approved nursing assistant training.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Ability to pass clinical, math, and reading tests.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Understanding of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
• Physical ability to perform tasks involving lifting, pushing, pulling, and mobility.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Stress management abilities.

Additional Job Details

Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, lifting, and other physical activities, as well as constant use of vision, hearing, talking, and feeling.

Remote type: Onsite

Work location: 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled weekly hours: 36

Employee type: Regular

Work shift: Day shift (USA)

EEO Statement

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.