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 within a facility whose entire mission centers on the mental health of the greater MetroWest community. The position offers up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and the stability of a Joint Commission Gold Seal-accredited health system with a 130-year history of community service.
Perks and Benefits
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus 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)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Placed within Leonard Morse Hospital — a specialty behavioral health center uniquely dedicated to inpatient psychiatric and mental health care for the MetroWest community
- Part of MetroWest Medical Center, a multi-campus system comprising Leonard Morse Hospital (Natick) and Framingham Union Hospital (Framingham)
- Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval recipient — reflecting rigorous performance standards and a commitment to safe, effective patient care
- Works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or clinical supervisor, with clear reporting structure and pre-established care guidelines
- Core duties include assisting with personal hygiene, obtaining vital signs, changing bed linens, serving and collecting food trays, providing between-meal nourishment, and cleaning and sterilizing supplies
- Collaborative team environment supporting nursing service personnel across behavioral health units
- Access to the broader MetroWest system, which includes 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatment, and a Special Care Level IIB nursery at the Framingham campus
- System recognized among Healthgrades 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 (Massachusetts)
- 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 care guidelines consistently
About the Community
Natick is a well-established suburban community in MetroWest Massachusetts, situated approximately 18 miles west of Boston along the Massachusetts Turnpike — offering easy access to the city while maintaining a quieter, family-friendly pace of life. The area features highly rated public schools, abundant recreational opportunities including the Cochituate State Park and the Charles River corridor, a vibrant downtown, and a cost of living that is more accessible than Boston proper. For clinicians and allied health professionals seeking proximity to a world-class medical hub without the urban density, MetroWest is a compelling place to build a career and a life.