CNA MRMC - Med/Surg/Ortho - Per Diem

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and document in the electronic medical record.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, CPR certification, and CNA training or experience. This position emphasizes safety, infection control, and respectful, teamwork-driven care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year of nursing assistant experience or completion of a nursing assistant training program or current nursing assistant certification (CNA).
• Participation in the MRMC nursing assistant training program as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Obtain and report vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and maintain patient safety.
• Document patient data in the electronic medical record accurately.
• Follow infection control guidelines and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Infection control

Observation & reporting

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing assistant training

Nursing assistant certification (CNA)

Tools

EMR (electronic medical records)

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.Exemption Status:Non-ExemptHiring Range:$15.00 - $24.49Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations .Schedule Details:Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Other WeekendScheduled Hours:1445-2315Shift:2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:0Cost Center:26000 - 0223 ConsigliThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.The Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This role supports patients with activities of daily living and helps maintain a safe and clean environment.I. Major Responsibilities:Direct Patient Care1. Provides constant observation for patients at risk for injury.2. Obtains and reports vital signs, pulse oximetry, and non-invasive blood pressure.3. Performs blood glucose testing and EKGs as indicated.4. Provides safe patient transportation and reports changes in condition or behavior.Equipment Management1. Retrieves and cleans equipment between uses.2. Follows equipment management protocols on the assigned unit.Documentation1. Records intake, output, height, weight, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.2. Documents blood glucose results, personal care completion, and patient activity.Environmental Safety1. Ensures call light is within patient reach and bed is in low position 100% of the time.2. Maintains a clean and safe environment.Transportation and Specimen Handling1. Collects and transports specimens per MRMC standards.2. Transports patients using all safety measures.Infection Control1. Washes hands before and after patient care.2. Follows infection control guidelines for patients on precautions.Education and Precepting1. Maintains current CPR certification and job-related competencies.2. Precepts new nursing assistants per department orientation plan.Resource Utilization1. Takes responsibility for own actions in patient care delivery.Age-Specific Competency1. Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.2. Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.8. All responsibilities are essential job functions.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/EducationRequired:1. High School Diploma or equivalent2. Current CPR certificationExperience/SkillsRequired:Must meet at least one of the following:1. One year of nursing assistant experience2. Completion of a nursing assistant training program3. Current nursing assistant certification (CNA)4. Participation in the MRMC nursing assistant training programUnless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:This position requires frequent standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and performing repetitive movements. It also requires precise motor skills, hearing, and vision. Lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing weights up to 100 lbs may be required occasionally to frequently.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.