Certified Nursing Assistant Per Diem BWFH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to join their fast-paced team. This role involves supporting registered nurses in delivering exceptional patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with various clinical tasks. You will work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and patient-centered care, ensuring the best outcomes for a diverse patient population. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to grow in your career while contributing to meaningful patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Certification as a nursing assistant or completion of nursing fundamentals required.

Responsibilities

• Support RN with clinical tasks and respond to patient needs.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and EKGs as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Blood Glucose Monitoring

CPR and AED Certification

Aseptic Technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Student

Tools

Epic

Telemetry Systems

Vocera

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

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Schedule: 6 South. Med/Telemetry Floor. Per Diem and holiday requirements.

The Certified Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Assistant (PCA), 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. The PCA also responds to the needs of patients and family members and takes an active role in the efficient operation of the unit. Ensures the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practices.

BWFH 6 South is a 37-bed fast-paced medicine/telemetry teaching unit supporting medical education and training for current and future physicians. The unit cares for a diverse adult population with acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, renal disease, DKA, DVT, flu, HTN, PE, pneumonia, sepsis, and UTI, among others. It is equipped with telemetry, Vocera, Epic, and virtual patient observation systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate required.
• Certified nursing assistant or current nursing student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent med/surg clinical rotation.
• AHA Heartsaver, CPR, and AED certification required.

Additional Details

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642 for assistance.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care