Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg/Tele in Everett, Massachusetts at Cambridge Health Alliance

Location: CHA Everett Hospital
Category: Nurse Support
Department: MedSurg West 1 EH
Job Type: Per Diem On Call
Union Name: SEIU 1199

Shift Details: Various; mainly 7a-3p

West 1 is a 25 bed Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Unit caring for patients with general and complex medical and surgical needs, often serving those with serious health issues. The skilled and compassionate nursing staff take care of approximately 20 patients each day along with an expert Hospitalist Team.

The Nursing Assistant knows and understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Nursing Service. Under the supervision of the professional nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to assigned patients. Understands and demonstrates current OSHA standards. Records patient care accurately on the Patient Care Flow Sheet Practices telephone courtesy and communicates appropriate information to patients, visitors, and personnel from other departments.

Qualifications/Experience:

High School Diploma

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider

One year of previous experience as a nursing assistant OR currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed two cycles of clinical rotation OR completion of an approved certified nursing assistant training program OR equivalent experience as determined by the CNO or designee

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.