Hospital Aide / Nursing Assistant

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: 8 hour shiftsevery other weekend and holiday commitment

Category: Nurse Support

Department: MedSurg 6 North

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Shift: Day / Evening

Hours/Week: 20.00

Union: Yes

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Department Summary:

Med Surg 6 is a 32 bed adult medical surgical telemetry unit with a focus on post-operative surgical care. Our goal is to promote and restore patients' health by collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. We provide care for a diverse patient population including GI, cardiovascular, respiratory illnesses, and post-surgical procedures including General Surgery and Orthopedics. We provide care with an emphasis on assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of health in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. This is a fast-paced, high-pressure, constantly changing environment.

Job Purpose:

The Hospital Aide I 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.

Qualifications/Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• AHA Healthcare Provider BLS.
• Good organizational habits also required.
• Nursing student applicants must be open to a varied schedule

Work Experience:

In order to be considered for the position, one of the following requirements must be met:

1. Certified Nursing Assistant with relevant acute care experience OR
2. Current Nursing Students with 1 year of clinical experience OR
3. Current Nursing Student with at least one completed semester of clinical with additional experience in direct patient care

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.