Nursing Assistant Float Pool: Impactful Patient Care

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant who will perform basic patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support safe patient care in a clinical setting.

The role includes collecting specimens, managing intake and output, assisting with meals, and participating in orientation for new staff. BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days for new hires.

Qualifications

• Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Basic Life Support/BLS Required. New hires/transfers will have 30 days to obtain BLS certification.
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients.
• Intake and Output: Collects specimens for analysis and measures and records intake and output.
• Activities of Daily Living: Provides patients with personal care and assists with activities of daily living.
• Clinical Procedures: Performs basic clinical procedures independently or under direct supervision of a nurse.
• Nutrition: Provides for patient’s nutritional needs including assisting with room service, meal setup, and feeding as required.
• Safety: Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients.
• Infection Control: Adheres to infection control policies and procedures.
• Sitter: Assist as patient safety attendant after competency.
• Orientation: Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
• Performs additional unit-based activities as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant who will perform basic patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support safe patient care in a clinical setting.

The role includes collecting specimens, managing intake and output, assisting with meals, and participating in orientation for new staff. BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days for new hires.