Hospital Aide II, Float Pool

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: 8 hourr night shifts with every other weekend and holiday commitment

Category: Nurse Support

Department: Float Nurses CH

Job Type: Full Time

Work Shift: Night

Hours/Week: 40

Union: Yes

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Department Summary:

The Cambridge Hospital Float Pool Registered Nurses provide care with an emphasis on culturally sensitive, evidence based nursing practice. While regularly scheduled, the members of the float pool are deployed on a shift by shift to provide nursing care to patients in ICU, Med/Surg, Radiology and the IV team.

Job Purpose:

The Hospital Aide II knows and understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Nursing Service. Under the supervision of the professional nurse, the Hospital Aide provides basic nursing care to assigned patients. We are currently seeking experienced Hospital Aides to join our Hospital in our Float Pool. You will be required to float to the Med/Surg units as needed. In this role, you will provide patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will also maintain a clean and safe patient care environment. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification 1-year experience in an acute care hospital setting or Nursing student with a minimum of 1 clinical rotation
• American Heart Association BLS certification required

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.