MH Certified Nursing Assistant

MHS Brown University Health Taunton; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem scheduling

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Brown University Health at Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support daily patient care on a per diem basis under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge. The role emphasizes compassion, safety, and collaboration within our interdisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates will hold a current Nursing Assistant Certification and a current BLS certificate, and will demonstrate reliable attendance, strong communication, professionalism, and a patient-centered

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification and active BLS certification.
• Strong communication, professional demeanor and teamwork.
• Reliable attendance and dedication to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the RN about treatment results, observations, and concerns.
• Provide basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients under supervision.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and support the patient care team.
• Assist in observing and reporting patient conditions and changes.
• Contribute to crisis and emergency readiness with calm, precise actions.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Time management

Education

Current Nursing Assistant Certification

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Summary

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with the RN, any treatment results, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information regarding the condition of the patient.
• Demonstrates competence in providing patient care in accordance with established policy and procedure of MHMC.
• Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served i.e. infant, pediatric adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Performs and reports patient care data accurately and according to policy and procedure of MHMC.
• Works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Assists in maintaining a healthy, clean and safe environment for the patient and staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changes in the workload or patient assignments.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations when time is essential.
• Performs functions of an Observation Assistant when needed.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Management of Time and Resources

• Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.
• Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains efficient working relationships.
• Is reliable in respect to attendance.
• Is Reliable in respect to punctuality.
• Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.

Quality

• Is part of a team effort to ensure quality services.
• Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns.
• Produces quality results.
• Continually strives to improve the quality of work.
• Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Is cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect and compassion.
• Is patient when responding to questions and answers questions appropriately.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner.
• Handles interruptions in a skillful way.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strives to prevent/resolve customer concerns to the customer's satisfaction.
• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: inservices, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and inservices and/or reviews documentation as required.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.

Education

Current Nursing Assistant Certification

Current BLS Certification

Pay Range

$19.79-$28.86

Equal Employment Opportunity

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

Location & Work Details

Location: Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type: Per diem S2

Work Shift: Variable

Driving Required: No

Union: 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day.Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

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