<p>MetroWest Medical Center's Leonard Morse Hospital — a dedicated behavioral health specialty center in Natick, MA — is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join its inpatient behavioral health team. This is a direct patient care support role embedded in a facility with a century-long legacy of serving the MetroWest community's mental health needs. Candidates who bring empathy, reliability, and a commitment to patient dignity will find a structured, supervised clinical environment with a clear path for professional growth and up to $2,500 in sign-on bonus eligibility.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $2,500 based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Behavioral health specialty setting at Leonard Morse Hospital — a facility uniquely dedicated to inpatient mental health care within the MetroWest Medical Center system</li> <li>Direct patient care support role: personal hygiene assistance, vital signs, linen changes, meal tray service and collection, and between-meal nourishment</li> <li>Responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, storing, and preparing patient care supplies</li> <li>Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or clinical supervisor, with clear pre-established guidelines governing daily functions</li> <li>Part of a larger health system that includes Framingham Union Hospital — offering 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac services, high-tech oncology, and a Special Care Level IIB nursery</li> <li>MetroWest Medical Center holds a Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, reflecting system-wide commitment to patient safety and quality standards</li> <li>The cardiac program at the broader system has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked in the top 5% nationally for coronary interventional procedures (2023)</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active CNA license required</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>High school diploma or GED required</li> <li>Familiarity with standard patient care concepts, practices, and procedures in a clinical setting</li> <li>Ability to work under immediate supervision and follow pre-established clinical guidelines</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Natick is a well-established suburb located approximately 20 miles west of Boston, offering residents a strong combination of top-rated public schools, walkable town center amenities, and easy commuter rail access to the city via the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line. The MetroWest region is known for its mix of suburban comfort and outdoor recreation — including the Cochituate State Park and the Charles River trail system — alongside a cost of living that remains more accessible than Boston proper. For clinicians seeking proximity to a major metropolitan area without the pace or expense of urban living, Natick represents a compelling balance.</p>