Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), Weekends - One Full Weekend a Month
Scheduled Hours :
0700
Shift :
4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours :
Cost Center :
10020 - 1234 Nursing 6 ICUThis 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. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Job Description
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and in keeping with unit specific standards, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the health care team.As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.
Major Responsibilities :
Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patient / s. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and / or mental status.
Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices / strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
License / Certification / Education :
Required :
Minimum of a high school education or GED.
Current CNA or EMT license or Certified Medical Assistant is preferred, and one of the following qualifications is REQUIRED : + Prior clinical experience or acute care training, or + Nursing student who has completed at least one clinical rotation, or + One year of experience as a PCA I – Inpatient and has completed all unit based competency requirements.
Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification.
Experience / Skills :
Required :
Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
Must utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
Proven interpersonal skills to provide respectful, culturally and age appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.
Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.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.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’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are : Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status 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 We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.# #At
UMass Memorial Health
, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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