ER Nursing Assistant: Compassionate Patient Care (12h Shifts)

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and participating in infection control and safety initiatives.

The position offers 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts, with a focus on compassionate care, teamwork, and adherence to Lahey Clinic policies. BLS is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology, basic personal computer skills, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients.
• Vital Signs: May take and record the following: vital signs, height and weight, oxygen saturation.
• Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse.
• Intake and Output: Collects various specimens for analysis and measures and records intake and output.
• Activities of Daily Living: Provides patients with personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Clinical Procedures: Performs basic clinical procedures independently or under direct supervision of a nurse.
• Nutrition: Provides for patient’s nutritional needs including assisting the patient with ordering room service, set up of meal tray, and feeds the patient as required.
• Safety: Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients.
• Infection Control: Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures.
• Sitter: Assist as patient safety attendant after completion of required competency.
• Orientation: Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.

Skills

Reading & writing

Math basics

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and participating in infection control and safety initiatives.

The position offers 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts, with a focus on compassionate care, teamwork, and adherence to Lahey Clinic policies. BLS is required within 30 days of hire.