MH Certified Nursing Assistant

Morton Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and support to non-acutely ill patients in a mental health setting. Working under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will assist patients with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe and clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the RN regarding treatment results, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information about patient condition
• Demonstrate competence in providing patient care according to established hospital policies and procedures
• Apply knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Perform and accurately report patient care data according to hospital policy and procedure
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient care
• Assist in maintaining a healthy, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff
• Adapt to changes in workload and patient assignments
• Perform accurately and precisely in crisis and emergency situations when time is essential
• Perform functions of an Observation Assistant when needed
• Complete work assignments within acceptable timeframes
• Use time and resources efficiently to accomplish job responsibilities
• Develop and maintain efficient working relationships
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Participate in team efforts to ensure quality services
• Offer creative solutions to issues or concerns
• Continually strive to improve work quality
• Accept responsibility for work performed and take corrective action as needed

Required Qualifications

• Cooperative and professional interactions with patients and colleagues, treating others with courtesy, respect, and compassion
• Patient when responding to questions and answering appropriately
• Timely response to requests
• Skillful handling of interruptions
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Commitment to preventing and resolving patient concerns to their satisfaction
• Ongoing development of work skills through available resources including inservices, formal educational programs, and on-the-job training
• Attendance and participation in staff meetings, inservices, and required documentation reviews
• Willingness to assist in orientation of others and participate in mentoring
• Ability to perform analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision
• Recognition of when to seek assistance or consultation
• Understanding of hospital and departmental policies and procedures including safety issues
• Awareness of hospital programs and services and their locations

Education and Certifications

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• Current BLS Certification

Schedule and Employment

• Per diem position
• Variable shifts
• No driving required

Compensation

• Pay range: $19.79 to $28.86 per hour

Union

• Position is represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East

Location

• Morton Hospital, 88 Washington Street, Taunton, Massachusetts 02780