Nursing Assistant — Compassionate Patient Care & Safety

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Burlington, MA is seeking a Nursing Assistant under supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide basic patient care, comfort and safety. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, basic clinical procedures, nutrition support, infection control, and helping orient new staff.

Must have high school diploma and BLS, with 30 days to obtain.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; new hires have 30 days to obtain BLS.
• Skills: Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math; interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the RN and completes activities of daily living.
• May take and record vital signs (vital signs, height/weight, oxygen saturation).
• Reports unusual observations to the nurse or charge nurse.
• Collects specimens and records intake/output.
• Assists with nutrition, room service, and feeding as required.
• Performs basic clinical procedures under supervision.
• Supports safety culture and infection control policies.
• Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Basic reading and writing

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Burlington, MA is seeking a Nursing Assistant under supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide basic patient care, comfort and safety. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, basic clinical procedures, nutrition support, infection control, and helping orient new staff.

Must have high school diploma and BLS, with 30 days to obtain.