IRP Certified Nursing Assistant
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible for providing essential support to the nursing staff and delivering direct patient care to patients in a hospital setting. This role involves assisting with daily living activities monitoring patient conditions and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients.
Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
-Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing dressing grooming toileting and mobility.
-Provide basic care and comfort including feeding and repositioning patients.
-Help with patient intake and discharge procedures including preparing rooms and providing comfort measures.
-Collect and document patient information including intake and output and assist with specimen collection as needed.
-Communicate effectively with patients families and healthcare team members regarding patient needs and care plans.
-Document patient care activities observations and changes accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR) or paper charts.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician CNA/PCT - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required
Experience
Experience as a CNA in a healthcare setting 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Basic understanding of patient care techniques and medical terminology.
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving patients.
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%)
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
