Mother Infant Nursing Assistant-Per Diem

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 27,717 - 34,646; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries & benefits

403(b) retirement plan with hospital match

Opportunities for growth

Free on-campus parking

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Mother Infant Nursing Assistant (Per Diem) in Lowell, MA. This role involves providing professional nursing care services under supervision, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring patient comfort. Qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS certification; experience in health care is preferred. Competitive pay range of $20.12 - $25.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience in healthcare or nursing services.
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred.
• Experience in EKG and Phlebotomy courses is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations and procedures for patients.
• Provide complete hygienic care and assist with ADLs.
• Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Patient care

Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Glucometer

Hoyer lift

Medical documentation tools

Job description

Mother Infant Nursing Assistant-Per Diem

As a member of the Patient Care Team, you will ensure that patients and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner, responding to the needs of patients/family members in a timely manner and maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor at all times.

Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. The position includes basic care services to patients, without requiring an RN or LPN license. The nurse assistant works under the direction of physicians or registered nurses, providing care under moderate supervision and may interpret or deviate from standard procedures when necessary.

Hours: Per Diem / Varied Shifts
Weekend and Holiday Shifts required per department scheduling operations
Location: Lowell General Main Campus - MIU

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• One (1) year experience in health care or nursing services

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience in health care or nursing services.
• Successful completion of courses in EKG and Phlebotomy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations, procedures, tests, and treatments, including use of glucometer, hoyer lift, obtaining vital signs, urinalysis, blood glucose, microalbumin, and A1C. Takes vital signs and weights.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), prepare patients for meals, assist with meals or feeds, respond to call lights, and assist with ambulation and/or transfers.
• Provide complete hygienic care, including distributing linens, making beds, changing linens, changing briefs, bedpans, urinals, and catheters. Administers cleansing enemas.
• Apply principles of prevention to maintain skin integrity and skeletal muscular alignment. Change simple dry sterile dressings.
• Assist self‑care ostomy patients with pouching and preventative skin care.
• Prepare and administer hot and cold applications, including sitz bath, soaks, and packs.
• Apply supportive appliances, e.g., slings, ace bandages, elastic stockings, and binders, when appropriate.
• Obtain, document, and reconcile allergy and medication lists.
• Collect and prepare specimens and relevant documentation for transportation to off‑site laboratory, assuring accuracy in labeling and documentation. Update and reconcile all lab results in EMR.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries & benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
• Opportunities for growth
• Free on‑campus parking

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance first‑rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four‑time Magnet®‑recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Magnet Designation

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care, our fourth designation achieved in March 2025! The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient‑focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range: $20.12 - $25.15

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Hospitals and Health Care