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.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $2,500 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Behavioral health specialty setting at Leonard Morse Hospital — a facility uniquely dedicated to inpatient mental health care within the MetroWest Medical Center system
- Direct patient care support role: personal hygiene assistance, vital signs, linen changes, meal tray service and collection, and between-meal nourishment
- Responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, storing, and preparing patient care supplies
- Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or clinical supervisor, with clear pre-established guidelines governing daily functions
- 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
- MetroWest Medical Center holds a Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, reflecting system-wide commitment to patient safety and quality standards
- 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)
Qualifications
- Active CNA license required
- Current CPR certification required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Familiarity with standard patient care concepts, practices, and procedures in a clinical setting
- Ability to work under immediate supervision and follow pre-established clinical guidelines
About the Community
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.