Nursing Assistant - 7 West Hem/Onc, 32 Hours, Nights

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the 7 West Hem/Onc unit. This full-time position involves providing essential patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and demonstrate basic math and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic ability to read, write, and perform basic four-function math.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse.
• Takes and records vital signs and assists with activities of daily living.
• Follows infection control policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic ability to read

Basic four-function math

Knowledge of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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

Job Description:

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:

• Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse.
• oxygen saturation
• height and weight
• vital signs
  
  

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.

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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Seniority level

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