Nursing Assistant 24 Hours Day Shift 7-330PM, every other weekend, rotating holiday 7 West

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,084; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is looking for a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in Burlington, Massachusetts. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, collecting specimens, and maintaining patient safety.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and basic interpersonal skills. The pay range for this position is between $20.00 to $26.92 per hour, depending on experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to care for patients as delegated by the registered nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living and provide personal care.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily living activities for assigned patients.
• Collect specimens for analysis and measure intake and output.
• Support safety and infection control for patients.

Skills

Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math

Knowledge of medical terminology

Basic personal computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Medical Surgical - 7 West

Position Summary

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients (refer to Delegation Competency for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel).

Vital Signs

• 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.

Follows department procedures related to access to non-controlled medications, such as IV solutions and vaccines, when granted access to these medications as part of the job functions.

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.

Performs additional unit based activities as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: None required.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 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.

Experience: None.

Pay Range

$20.00 - $26.92

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled