CNA Openings - Boston, MA

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a highly respected facility in Boston, MA, currently seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a full-time position.

Details of the position include:

• Location: Boston, MA
• Duration: 13 weeks to start, with a strong chance of extension
• Facility Type: State Hospital
• Openings: This position is a full time 40/hr per week, 2nd and 3rd shift available (All positions include every other weekend)
• Start Date: June 2nd 
• Pay Rate:
• Local: $26/hr 2nd shift and $27/hr 3rd shift
• Travel: $1,350/week 2nd shift & $1,450/week 3rd shift

Duties and Responsibilities (general summary, not all-inclusive):

• Provides exceptional nursing care under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN by observing and monitoring changes in patients’ conditions.
• Records vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as part of the nursing care plan and enters data into Meditech.
• Communicates with patients to ascertain feelings or needs for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Maintains a safe and hygienic environment as part of the patient care plan and according to Infection Control policies/procedures.
• Provides physical support to assist patients with daily living activities, including getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, or walking.
• Gathers and documents information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities in accordance with Nursing department policies/procedures.
• Assists nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
• Contributes to effective interpersonal and community relations by promoting a therapeutic milieu as a patient advocate/resource to staff, patients, families, visitors, and other departments/agencies.
• Ensures continuity of care among all caregivers by following both the hospital-wide and Department of Nursing hand-off communication policies.
• Responds and assists in emergency codes to ensure the safe care and management of patients.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience in hospital setting
• Demonstrated ability to understand written/oral instructions and work as a team member.
• Certification as a Nurse Aide under the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to display sensitivity and respect regarding patients’ cultural and religious preferences/needs.
• Demonstrated competency appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Capacity to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, visitors, and medical staff.
• Skilled in demonstrating situational awareness, compassion, and attention to detail with readiness to respond appropriately when needed.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the positions. Thank you!

Adam Batchelor | Amergis Healthcare Staffing

Recruiter | Government Services

781-657-1826 Office | 866-941-7397 Fax

adbatche@amergis.com | www.amergis.com