CNA​/Nursing Assistant - ICU , Nights

Position: CNA/Nursing Assistant - ICU 24 hours, Nights

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $15.00 - $24.49

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations
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Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Sunday through Saturday;
Weekends - Every Third Weekend

Scheduled

Hours:

7pm to 7am / 24 hours week

Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 26000 - 1228 Nursing ICU

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

Major Responsibilities Direct Patient Care

• Provides constant observation for patients at risk for injury.
• Obtains and reports vital signs, pulse oximetry, and non‑invasive blood pressure.
• Performs blood glucose testing and EKGs as indicated.
• Provides safe patient transportation and reports changes in condition or behavior.

Equipment Management

• Retrieves and cleans equipment between uses.
• Follows equipment management protocols on the assigned unit.

Documentation

• Records intake, output, height, weight, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.
• Documents blood glucose results, personal care completion, and patient activity.

Environmental Safety

• Ensures call light is within patient reach and bed is in low position 100% of the time.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.

Transportation and Specimen Handling

• Collects and transports specimens per MRMC standards.
• Transports patients using all safety measures.

Infection Control

• Washes hands before and after patient care.
• Follows infection control guidelines for patients on precautions.

Education and Precepting

• Maintains current CPR certification and job‑related competencies.
• Precepts new nursing assistants per department orientation plan.

Resource Utilization

• Takes responsibility for own actions in patient care delivery.

Age‑Specific Competency

• Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
• Demonstrates age‑appropriate communication and support.

Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education

• Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR certification
• If not currently certified, CPR/BLS is required within 30‑days of hire.

Experience/Skills

• Must meet at least one of the following:
  • One year of nursing assistant experience
  • Completion of a nursing assistant training program
  • Current nursing assistant certification (CNA)
  • Participation in the MRMC nursing assistant training program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We recognize the power of a diverse community and encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender identity or expression, or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent acquisition. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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