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: July 7
- Pay Rate:
- Local: $25/hr 1st shift, $26/hr 2nd shift and $27/hr 3rd shift
- Travel: $1,150/week 1st shift,1,350/week 2nd shift & $1,450/week 3rd shift
***MUST HAVE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE***
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
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.