Certified Nursing Assistant

Boston Medical Center; Brockton Heights (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Brockton, MA is seeking a Part Time Certified Nursing Assistant in the Geri Psych - Seton 7 West unit. Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will provide direct patient care to support personal needs and comforts.

Applicants must have a High school diploma or equivalent and MA CNA licensure or be enrolled in an accredited nursing program with Fundamentals of Nursing I & II completed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MA CNA license or enrollment in accredited nursing program with Fundamentals of Nursing I & II completed.
• Minimum 1 year CNA experience or nursing student status.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-specific direct patient care, from infant to elderly, accommodating impairments and needs.
• Implements patient rights, exceptional care, and hospital values in daily duties.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Medical terminology

English communication

Prioritization

Compassionate care

Education

Massachusetts CNA license

Enrollment in nursing school (MA)

Fundamentals of Nursing I & II completed

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse assigned, performs a variety of direct patient care activitiesin caring for the personal needs and comforts of the patient.

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant

Department: Geri Psych - Seton 7 West

Schedule: Part Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Key Reponsibilities:

• Provides care that addresses the specific needs of age groups from infant to elderly as well as accommodating a variety of needs specific to impairments such as hearing, sight, substance abuse, language barriers, and potential victims of abuse.
• Incorporates knowledge and understanding of our committment to patient rights, exceptional care and the hospital's values and mission into his/her perfomance of job duties.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• A High school diploma or equivalent is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Certification/Licensure: Must possess a valid Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant license or show proof of enrollment in accredited nursing school and completion of the courses "Fundamentals of Nursing I & II." Software/Hardware: Computer experience is preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a minimum of one year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or be a matriculating student in a nursing program and have completed the "Fundamentals of Nursing I & II."

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Required:

• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with staff and patients is required.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple requests to ensure timeliness and provide exceptional patient care.
• Must possess the skills to be compassionate, empethetic and responsive to the needs of a variety of patients.

Compensation Range:

$18.15- $26.97

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans