CNA MRMC - Med/Surg/PCU - Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus possible

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care on our hospital units. The role requires CPR, a high school diploma, and either CNA certification or completion of a nursing assistant program.

Responsibilities include observation, vital signs, safe transport, documentation in EMR, and maintaining infection control and patient safety on every shift. This on-site role offers varied shifts and opportunities to grow within our health system.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing assistant experience, or completion of a nursing assistant training program.
• Current nursing assistant certification (CNA) or active CPR.
• CPR certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation for patients at risk for injury.
• Record vital signs, pulse oximetry and EKGs; document in EMR.
• Transport patients safely and collect/transports specimens per MRMC standards.
• Manage equipment and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Maintain infection control practices and prepare for patient care.
• Precept new nursing assistants per department orientation plan.

Skills

Nursing assistant experience

Nursing assistant training

CNA certification

MRMC training program

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$15.00 - $25.16

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Weekends - One Full Weekend a Month

Scheduled Hours:

0645-1515, 1445-2315, 2300-0700

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

26000 - 0225 MP1

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At 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.

I. Major Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care

• 1. 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 Management

• 1. Retrieves and cleans equipment between uses.


• 2. Follows equipment management protocols on the assigned unit.

Documentation

• 1. 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 Safety

• 1. 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 Handling

• 1. Collects and transports specimens per MRMC standards.


• 2. Transports patients using all safety measures.

Infection Control

• 1. Washes hands before and after patient care.


• 2. Follows infection control guidelines for patients on precautions.

Education and Precepting

• 1. Maintains current CPR certification and job-related competencies.


• 2. Precepts new nursing assistants per department orientation plan.

Resource Utilization

• 1. Takes responsibility for own actions in patient care delivery.

Age-Specific Competency

• 1. Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.


• 2. Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education

Required:

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent


• 2. Current CPR certification

Experience/Skills

Required:

Must meet at least one of the following:

• 1. One year of nursing assistant experience


• 2. Completion of a nursing assistant training program


• 3. Current nursing assistant certification (CNA)


• 4. Participation in the MRMC nursing assistant training program

Unless 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.

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.