Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Patient Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Burlington, MA seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help with meals and safety to ensure patient comfort.

This role emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and incident-free care, with opportunities to participate in department quality efforts and new staff orientation. Requires a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or within 30 days for new hires.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes activities of daily living.
• Take and record vital signs (vital signs, height/weight, oxygen saturation).
• Collects specimens for analysis and monitors intake/output.
• Provide for personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform basic clinical procedures under supervision.
• Assist with nutrition: setting up meals, assisting with ordering room service, feeding as needed.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices.
• Assist with patient safety attendant duties after required competency.
• Assist with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
• Performs other unit-based activities as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Burlington, MA seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help with meals and safety to ensure patient comfort.

This role emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and incident-free care, with opportunities to participate in department quality efforts and new staff orientation. Requires a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days of hire.