Certified Nursing Assistant

Mass General Brigham

. Assist in maintaining a safe environment and follow up on safety issues .

Posted 10/22/2026part-timeJamaica Plain • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, effective communication with healthcare teams, and the ability to manage clinical and clerical tasks efficiently. Possesses essential certifications and skills to support patient care and maintain a safe and organized environment.

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Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician (CNA/PCT)HeartSaver CPR AED CertificationMeditech System ProficiencyBasic Medical Terminology InterpretationOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient Care CoordinationBasic Math CalculationsComputerized Information EntryMedical Record MaintenanceSupply Ordering and Distribution

Soft Skills

Effective Interpersonal SkillsStress ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Bed Management SystemsMeditech Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician (CNA/PCT)HeartSaver CPR AED Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient Care TeamHealthcare CollaborationQuality Improvement ProjectsClinical CompetencyPatient Transport

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in maintaining a safe environment and follow up on safety issues
Support smooth and efficient operation of the unit as a member of the Patient Care Team
Answer and manage unit phone calls, take messages, and place pages and phone calls
Collaborate with healthcare team members and other departments
Order, expedite, and distribute unit, clerical, and patient care supplies
Maintain work areas, office equipment, and patient medical records
Initiate and track Facilities, Bio Med, Housekeeping, and IT requests
Assist the Nursing Director with unit projects
Provide backup patient transport and escort discharged patients and families
Coordinate paperwork, patient diagnostic tests, appointments, consults, admissions, transfers, and discharges
Use bed management and Meditech systems to update records, enter requests, print labels, kardexes, and medication administration reports
Communicate admissions, discharges, and transfers to appropriate staff
Answer patient call lights and communicate requests to clinical staff
Receive and orient visitors and provide basic unit information
Provide clerical support and float to other pods or units as requested
Orient or precept new personnel as assigned
Participate in quality improvement projects, committees, SEAQ programs, staff meetings, and the annual Safety Fair

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [CNA/PCT] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required
HeartSaver CPR AED - American Heart Association (AHA) required
Certified Nursing Assistant or current Nursing Student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent med/surgical clinical rotation
Successful completion of an approved nursing assistant training program
Ability to effectively speak, read and write using the English language
Ability to pass clinical competency, basic math and reading testing
Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements
Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations
Ability to enter and retrieve computerized information
Physical ability to push, transfer, and pull heavy loads throughout assigned shift
Physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting demands
Effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, and other hospital staff
Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work
Ability to manage stress related to patient care issues and changing hospital climate and personnel issues
Availability for 24-hour rotating schedule, two 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and holiday rotation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities