ED Assistant, Part Time, Days R39326

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Part Time ED Assistant in Springfield, MA. The role involves assisting nursing staff and providing direct patient care in an emergency department setting. Qualifications include a HS Diploma/GED and CPR certification. This position offers rotating shifts and generous benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Excellent Compensation

Generous PTO

Continuing education support

403b retirement match

Wellbeing programs

Life insurance

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR certification from American Heart Association essential.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with direct patient care and treatments.
• Observe and report patient conditions to nursing staff.
• Maintain safety measures for patients while providing care.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Computer literate

Education

HS Diploma/GED

CPR-American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Req#: R39326

Category(s): Clinical Support, Orderlies

Full Time / Part Time: Part-Time

Shift: First

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$16.02 – $18.41 – $21.04

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a Part Time ED Assistant to join our team in Springfield, MA.

SCHEDULE:

• Part time, 1st Shift
• Hours: 7am-7:30pm
• 24 hours/week
• Rotating weekends and holidays may be required

LOCATION:

• Baystate Main Campus, Emergency Department
• Springfield, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma/GED
• CPR-American Heart Association BLS
• Ability to multitask
• Computer literate

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist nursing staff and physicians with direct patient care and treatments, transports patients to tests and procedures, behavioral health interventions and contributes to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of the unit. Must have demonstrated competency in simple mathematics, reading, writing, following instructions and checking of patient records and forms.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides age-appropriate care to patients. Demonstrated knowledge of developmental stages for the various age groups and applies developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care for patients in trauma, pediatric, general emergency and behavioral health PODs.

Observes patient conditions (physical and mental) and reports pertinent information to RN, MD or Psychiatric Clinical professional.

Assists with direct patient care activities as directed by the RN. Including personal care of patient (i.e. bathing, shaving). Transfer or assists with transfer of patients in accordance with lifting and positioning of patients, adheres to infection control techniques. Assists in ensuring safety measures are in place for patient (re: falls, lifting, restraints, call lights, side rails and bed position).

Assist RN with taking vital signs – Blood Pressure, temperature, respiration.

Administers procedures in accordance with Baystate Health Policy. Performs postmortem care in accordance with divisional procedures, and transports deceased within one to two hours of expiration. Obtains bed and standing scale weights on assigned patients in accordance with divisional procedure, obtains and accurately sets up traction, trapezes, and water mattresses within 30-60 minutes of specified timeframe. Safely Transfers patients with transfer device and lift.

Maintains safe operation of designated equipment and assists to ensure orderliness of nursing unit. Reports faulty/missing equipment upon discovery, ensures bed scales, Argo lifts and morgue stretchers are clean and functional, removes and tags faulty equipment within 10-15 minutes, cleans and organizes patient care areas as assigned, disposes of laundry as directed.

Adhere to proper de-escalation techniques with patients, follow all restraint guidelines and engage security, call proper and additional staff when needed in emerging escalating situations.

If assigned to behavioral health pod will perform following duties: Wanding patients for weapons, obtaining proper signatures, complete Continuous Observation Flow sheets and CMS Flow sheets, look for alternatives prior to restrains and follow all escape precautions.

Complete clear and accurate documentation when charting in all systems including IFS.

Completes all reports and forms in a clear and accurate manner including Seclusion/Restraint flow sheets and order sheets and Psych Advocate report if assigned to Behavioral Health Pod.

Participates and attends all required training, in-services, staff meetings and open forums as requested, review staff meeting minutes. Keep abreast of policy changes, read e-mails regularly, arrive to work on time ready to start work at beginning of shift.

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply with your resume today – YOU belong at Baystate!

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support – American Heart Association

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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