Certified Nursing Assistant – Geri-Psych (32 hours, Evenings)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

Boston Medical Center South is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, focusing on adult geriatric psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal needs, maintaining privacy, and addressing communication barriers while upholding hospital values.

Requires MA CNA license or enrollment, 1 year nursing assistant experience or current nursing student, BLS, de-escalation training within 30 days, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: Must possess a minimum of 1 year experience as a nursing assistant or be a matriculating student in a nursing program and have completed the "Fundamentals of Nursing I & II."
• 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."
• Current BLS certification required.
• Mandatory De-escalation Education within 30 days of hire.
• 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, empathetic and responsive to the needs of a variety of patients.
• Adult geriatric psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs direct patient care activities for adult geriatric psychiatric patients.
• Addresses patient personal needs and comforts while maintaining privacy.
• Incorporates hospital values and mission into daily duties and clinical care.
• Maintains patient safety and effective communication with staff and patients.

Skills

English communication

Prioritization

Compassionate care

Medical terminology

De-escalation training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification (Massachusetts)

Enrollment in nursing program + Fundamentals I & II

Current BLS certification

Tools

Computer Proficiency

Job description

At Boston Medical Center- South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Schedule

32 hours, Evenings, Every Other Weekend, Part-Time, Benefit Eligible

Position Summary

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

Provides care that addresses the specific needs of adult geriatric psychiatric patients 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 commitment to patient rights, exceptional care, and the hospital's values and mission into his/her performance of job duties. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: Must possess a minimum of 1 year experience as a nursing assistant or be a matriculating student in a nursing program and have completed the "Fundamentals of Nursing I & II."
• 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."
• Current BLS certification required.
• Mandatory De-escalation Education within 30 days of hire.
• Software/Hardware: Computer experience is preferred.
• 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, empathetic and responsive to the needs of a variety of patients.
• Adult geriatric psychiatric experience preferred.

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