Western MA Hospital (WMH) operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking caring, dynamic and attentive applicants to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate public health hospital environment. Our Nursing Assistants play a vital role by being patient-centered and building trust with our patient population by assisting with a variety of activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The selected candidate will perform various direct and indirect patient care services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of adult and geriatric patients with illnesses and conditions that are often underserved or difficult to manage in other health care settings. Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week, 3:00pm - 11:30pm shift and will share weekend/holiday coverage and other shifts as operationally needed. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory over-time. /Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):/ Provides direct patient care including, but not limited to, vital signs, changing dressings, performing basic first aid, recording intake and output, applying ice packs and compresses, etc. Assigns work verbally and/or in writing to lower-level Nursing Assistants and reviews performance for effectiveness. Assists in orientation and instruction of other nursing personnel including nursing assistant techniques, procedures, and equipment. Provides supervision to new employees during probationary period. Offers physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, including but not limited to, getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, or walking to promote patient wellness. Makes observations regarding patient behavior and physical changes and reports them to appropriate nursing personnel according to unit policies and procedures. Transports and positions patients using unit equipment and proper body mechanics to prevent injury to patients or self. Records and documents information in patient records according to current nursing policy to ensure quality and continuity of patient care. Participates in patient care conferences and staff meetings, and quality assurance activities etc., as required to share information and make recommendations for rehabilitation and treatment plans. Refer patients social and economic needs to social service and make recommendations for patient personal needs. Provides schedule rotation as needed and with other clinical care units as necessary to provide patient safety on all units and shifts. /Required Qualifications:/ Demonstrated ability to understand written/oral instructions and work as a team member. Skilled in empathizing with patients and communicating effectively. Ability to display sensitivity and respect regarding a patients' cultural and religious preferences/needs. Capacity to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress /Preferred Qualifications:/ Certification as a Nurse Aide under the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry. Demonstrated competency appropriate to the age of patients served. Capacity to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, visitors, and medical staff. Skilled in demonstrating situational awareness, compassion, and attention to detail with readiness to respond appropriately when needed. Talent for assisting and working with people of diverse backgrounds. Skilled in the ability to provide supervision, guidance, and instruction, including assigning and reviewing work, monitoring progress, and evaluating performance. Collaborative with a wide variety of staff demonstrating personal initiative as well as the ability to work well in a team setting. /About Western MA Hospital:/ The Western Massachusetts Hospital is the only public hospital operating in the western region of Massachusetts with a mission to serve as a medical safety net for many uninsured and under-insured residents in the region. Western Massachusetts Hospital provides both acute and chronic hospital care to patients with a variety of chronic diseases and complicated medical conditions, such as: Cardiac and pulmonary disease Chronic neurological disorders Complications of strokes Dementia with major behavioral issues End stage terminal illnesses of various diagnoses /Consider joining our dynamic team of health care professionals in a work environment that provides high staff to patient ratio and delivers high quality care to all patients on all units. Enjoy the opportunity to provide quality services in a long-term care setting where familiar faces are the norm rather than the exception. / /Learn more:/ https://www.mass.gov/locations/western-massachusetts-hospital /About the Department of Public Health:/ The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems. Pre-Offer Process: A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions, please contact Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. # 4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, paraprofessional or technical experience in a hospital, clinic or medical facility, the major duties of which included providing nursing care, medical and/or paramedical services to clients/patients, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. An Associate's degree or higher with a major in medical technology, medical assistant, nursing, nurse education or medicine may be substituted for the required experience. II. Registration as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical assistants may be substituted for the required experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Special Requirements: None /Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range./ Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Direct Care Organization: Department of Public Health Title: Nursing Assistant II Location: Massachusetts-Westfield-91 East Mountain Rd Requisition ID: 2500043E
