Certified Nursing Assistant

Mass General Brigham

. Function as a member of the patient care team under the direction of the Registered Nurse .

Posted 9/15/2026full-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 tasks such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and basic patient education while adhering to safety and infection control protocols. Effectively communicates patient conditions and collaborates with nursing staff to ensure high-quality care and efficient unit operations.

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Heartsaver CPR AED CertificationBlood Glucose MonitoringEKG AdministrationPatient Observation

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Hard Skills

Blood Glucose MonitoringEKG AdministrationVital Signs CollectionSpecimen CollectionBasic Math CalculationsMedical Terminology InterpretationPatient Care TechniquesAseptic TechniqueEmergency ResponsePatient Transport

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsStress ManagementTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Heartsaver CPR AED - American Heart Association (AHA)

Industry Keywords

Patient CareInfection ControlSafety ProtocolsClinical TasksPatient ComfortHospital PoliciesPatient ObservationEmergency ResponsePatient AdmissionsQuality Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function as a member of the patient care team under the direction of the Registered Nurse
Support the RN with clinical tasks including blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, simple dressings, aseptic technique, and emergency response using CPR/AED skills
Respond to patient and family needs and support efficient unit operations
Maintain a safe patient environment, conduct room rounds, assist with ambulation, and provide patient observation
Follow restraint, infection control, safety, confidentiality, and hospital policies
Organize and prioritize patient care and coordinate breaks and assignments with nursing staff
Communicate patient conditions and delegated-task status to the RN; recognize and report significant changes
Collect, record, and document vital signs, intake/output, blood sugar, weights, and other patient data
Provide patient comfort, personal care, skin care, toileting, feeding, positioning, and basic patient education
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, treatments, and procedures
Transport patients, belongings, equipment, and supplies
Perform EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, simple dressing changes, specimen collection, and end-of-life/post-mortem care
Maintain patient rooms, restock supplies, inspect equipment, and perform cleaning/decontamination
Respond to call lights and emergencies within the scope of the role
Participate in staff meetings, in-services, quality improvement programs, and competency activities
Assist in orienting new patient care assistants and serve as a resource to float staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [CNA/PCT] credential required
Heartsaver CPR AED - American Heart Association (AHA) credential required
Certified Nursing Assistant or current Nursing Student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent medical/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
Every other weekend and holiday rotation
Full-time, 40-hour night shift

Benefits

Comp & perks

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