Certified Nursing Assistant


: $89,330.00 - $131,710.00 /year *

Employment Type

: Full-Time


: Healthcare - Nursing

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* 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.
* Provides and maintains a safe and comfortable environment for the patient:
* Assists patients getting in and out of bed.
* Stays with restless patients.
* Assists in the collection of medical data, vital signs.
* 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.



* Monitor patient requiring constant observation
* Performs other duties as assigned


* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Must be able to prioritize multiple requests to ensure timeliness and provide exceptional patient care.
* Ability to communicate the English language verbally and in writing with staff and patients
* Ability to complete mathematical computations required to perform treatment protocols.
* Ability to lift, transfer and move patients.


* Education: High School diploma or equivalency.
* Experience: Must possess a minimum of one year experience as a nursing assistant or be a matriculating student in a nursing program and have completed the \"Fundamentals of Nursing I & II.\"
* Certification/Licensure: Must possess a valid Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant license or show proof of enrollment in accredited nursing school and completion of the courses \"Fundamentals of Nursing I & II.\" Must possess BLS certification.
* Software/Hardware: Computer experience preferred
* Other: Successful completion of Nursing Assistant Pre-test.

Associated topics: care, ccu, domiciliary, intensive care, intensive care unit, maternal, neonatal, tcu, transitional, unit * The salary listed in the header is an estimate based on salary data for similar jobs in the same area. Salary or compensation data found in the job description is accurate.

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