CNA MRMC - Telemetry Med/Surg - 32 hr Nights

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-Exempt Hiring Range: $15.00 - $24.49 Please 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, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend Scheduled Hours: 11:00pm-7:00am Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 32 Cost Center: 26000 - 0203 5th Floor 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. 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 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 2a. If not currently certified, CPR/BLS is required within 30-days of hire 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 . We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.