Nursing Assistant 36 Hours Nights; 7pm-730am rotating weekends/holidays 7 West

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 Full-time Night Nursing Assistant for Medical Surgical – 7 West. Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, you provide basic patient care, assist with ADLs, monitor safety and comfort, and support the care team.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, recording intake and output, assisting with meals and activities, performing routine clinical tasks under supervision, and upholding infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing and math abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to learn medical terminology and use basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes activities of daily living.
• Measures vital signs and records them accurately.
• Collects specimens and monitors intake/output.
• Performs basic clinical procedures under supervision.
• Assists with nutrition needs and patient safety measures.
• Supports infection control and participates in orientation and quality activities.

Skills

Basic reading & writing

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Burlington, MA • Lahey Clinic • Full-time • NightWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of patients.Job Description:Medical Surgical – 7 WestPosition 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 including but not limited to: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: May take and record the following:vital signsheight and weightoxygen saturationReports 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.B. 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 equivalentLicensure, Certification, Registration: None requiredSkills, 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 – $26.92The 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.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 36Shift: NightCategory: Nursing SupportPay Range: $20.00 - $26.92FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR101573