Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Work Days: 8 h shifts every other weekend holiday commitment
Category: Nurse Support
Department: Inpatient Acute Float Pool CH
Job Type: Part Time
Work Shift: Evening
Hours/Week: 24.00
Union: Yes
Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Department Summary:
The Cambridge Hospital Float Pool provides 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 various units at Cambridge Hospital.

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 various 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:
High School Diploma
AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider
One year of previous experience as a nursing assistant
OR Currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed two cycles of clinical rotation
OR Completion of an approved certified nursing assistant training program
OR equivalent experience as determined by the CNO or designee

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.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.