Nursing Jobs in Franklin, MA

Certified Nursing Assistant 40 Hours Evenings

Certified Nursing Assistant- Surgical floor- Seton 7E- direct patient care role assisting with vital signs, helping with patient ADL's, repositioning patients, blood sugars, and answering call bells, in collaboration with the Nursing team. Position Function: The Nursing Assistant performs basic patient care activities as delegated by the registered Nurse, which assist the nursing staff in providing for quality patient care. Position: Certified Nursing Assistant Department: Med/Sug Unit 16-Surg Cardio Schedule: 40 Hours a week and every other weekend evenings ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: II. Job Relationships: Supervised and/or reportable to the following, by job category: - Patient Care Director or designee - Registered Nurse Must be able to collaborate and effectively communicate with Registered Nurses and other health care professionals. III. Authority: To give basic patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse, as well as other assigned tasks. IV. A. Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 1.) "Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards." Performs all patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Functions in the role of assistant to the nursing staff or to the Registered Nurse. Performs non-nursing functions which impact and contribute to the quality of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Provides and maintains a safe and comfortable environment for the patient: - Assists patients getting in and out of bed. - Orients patient to call l light and side rails, maintains accessibility and answers call light in a timely fashion. - Stays with restless patients. - Makes and instructs in the use of cough pillows. - Assists in the collection of medical data, vital signs. Assists the Registered Nurse with specific components of admission, transfer, and discharge of patients: - Preparation of the unit. - Transferring patient to bed. - Assembling patients' belongings. - Accompanying patients as directed. Assists the Registered Nurse with ADLs: - Partial bed baths, assistance with shower and sit baths, as appropriate for patient. - Fills water pitchers serves nourishments. - Records intake and output. Assists with collection of specimens. Documents vital signs, I&O on appropriate forms. Disposes of trash and linen on an ongoing basis. May be required to float, within competencies, to other units, as needed. Knowledgeable and compliant with infectious diseases policy and procedures: - Appropriately cares for patients on precautions. - Uses protective measures as deemed appropriate. - Separates infectious materials and disposes of them appropriately. Complies with Patient Safety goals as set forth by the medical center. B. Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions: Performs related duties as required. V. Reporting Requirements: Reports immediately to Patient Care Director or delegate any deviation of normal operations. Reports immediately to supervisor of an unusual occurrence related to patients, other staff and self. Reports immediately to the Registered Nurse or delegate of any change in the patients conditions. Reports to the Patient Care Director, situations that require attention. Reports all incidents and breaches in quality care to the Patient Care Director and delegate. VI. Accountability : Shall be accountable for patient care delivered. Shall be accountable for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all hospital-related, medical staff-related and patient-related data and information. Shall be accountable for abiding by all relevant Medical Center Policies and Procedures. Shall be accountable for observing all policies and procedures of the unit, including Infection Control Policy and Procedures. VII. Qualifications: Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalency. Minimum Experience: Requires previous Nursing Assistant experience preferred or for nursing students, one clinical rotation completed. Minimum skills/abilities: Able to communicate verbally and in writing in the English language. Able to complete mathematical computations required to perform treatment protocols. Able to lift, transfer and move patients. Certification/Licensure: Certified Nursing Assistant Certification required. BLS required. Job Description Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.

CNA

Other

6 months ago

Patient Care Associate I

Hebrew Senior Life Boston, MA

Job Description: Please enter job description I. Position Summary: The primary role of the Patient Care Associate (PCA), is to protect, sustain, and nurture the patients that live at the Center. They provide assistance with activities of daily living, care of the patient’s environment, and meet other needs as required. The goal of the work of the Patient Care Associate, is to provide assistance that promotes a high quality of life for the patients. The Patient Care Associate, works as a member of a team that seeks to achieve a home like setting while maintaining excellence in all areas of care. In addition, the Patient Care Associate, will demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and recognize patient’s dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They are an active participant in the activities, work, and social environment of the floors/households, and strive to make every patient encounter into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while ensuring the provision of safe and efficient quality care. II. Core Competencies: Demonstrates empathy and compassion with all interactions with patients and with families Articulates importance of supporting independence and patient choice when caring for patients Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to foster teamwork Articulates commitment to excellence and high quality care Articulates the importance of accountability and personal ownership related to teamwork and patient care III. Position Responsibilities: Recognize and respond to the needs of the patients and families Recognize and communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the appropriate nursing team member Adhere to Safe Patient Handling practices, i.e. maintain a no manual lift environment Participate in Quality Improvement programs Assist patients with all aspects of personal care as indicated in the care plans Document pertinent information regarding care delivered in the designated areas of the patient’s electronic medical record Report accidents and incidents as they occur Report any observed or suspected patient abuse immediately Observe and report skin integrity Participate in daily report team and care planning meetings as needed Be proficient in obtaining vital signs and other procedures such as temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, pulse oximetry and urine and stool specimens as directed Follow infection control practices Attend and participate in ongoing training and educational classes Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patient according to HIPPA regulations Communicate effectively with peers, other team members, patients and families Facilitate life enrichment activities that encourage patient engagement Maintain cleanliness of the patient’s room and common program areas Prepare, serve, and clean up after meals and snacks Participate in committee meetings Other duties as assigned and trained to perform IV. Qualifications : Long term chronic care PCA Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred in good standing upon hire or current enrollment in a nursing school, having completed first clinical experience. RSU PCA: Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required in good standing upon hire and on-going. Fluent English skills required – verbal and written Computer literacy required Flexibility and ability to work independently and collaboratively Must complete mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements and programs V. Physical Requirements Please refer to the Physical Requirements sheets in Occupational Health Remote Type On-site Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

RN

Part-time

6 months ago

Registered Nurse MRMC - Consigli - 32 hrs Nights

UMass Memorial Health Milford, MA

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Schedule Details: Sunday through Saturday Scheduled Hours: 2300-0700 Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 24 Cost Center: 26000 - 0223 Consigli Union: MNA-Milford Regional Medical Center (Massachusetts Nurses Association) 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. Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. 2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure. 3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning. 4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting. 5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level. All responsibilities are essential job functions. II. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration. 2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies. Preferred : 1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred. Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing. 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 talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.