Nursing Assistant - CCC/Telemetry

Merrimack Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack Health in Lawrence, MA is hiring Nursing Assistants for all shifts. FT, PT, or Per‑Diem with 8- or 12-hour shifts and flexible schedules are available.

Under RN direction, you will provide basic patient care to patients with mobility or cognitive needs, monitor vitals, assist with ADLs, and respond to call bells with compassion and teamwork. CNA preferred; bilingual helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Massachusetts CNA preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and oxygen levels.
• Assist with bathing, observation and meals.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Answer call buttons and respond promptly to patient needs.
• Ensure patient care complies with age-specific policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate teamwork and strong customer service.

Skills

Basic life support

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts CNA preferred

Job description

ATTENTION NURSING ASSISTANTS: We are hiring for all shifts: FT, PT, or Per-Diem with either8-hour or 12-hourshifts, flexible schedules available.

Is your HEART IN HEALTHCARE? Join our team of Nursing Assistant s and help our patients with daily activities as needed. Nursing Assistant responsibilities include providing basic services to patients throughout the day who have difficulties with mobility or cognitive skills. Performs dutiesunder the direction of the Registered Nurse to support our patients and provide direct patient care.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• A variety of ClinicalMeasures, including monitoring vital signs and oxygen levels
• Bathing, observation and meals
• ADLs(Activities of Daily Living)
• Answering call buttons
• Ensures patient care is delivered by age-specific category requirements and established policy and procedure for all patient populations
• Responds promptly and compassionately to patient needs and requests. Must have a can-do attitude, with a strong focus on teamwork, and possess excellent customer service skills

Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent or five years of experience in lieu of degree withBasic Life Support certification.Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Bilingual (Spanish-English) is helpful but not required. An every-other-weekend schedule commitment is required.

Per-diem roles are not eligible for thesign-on bonus.