Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg Hematology/Oncology, Full Time, Evenings

Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc.; Burlington (MA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses in providing compassionate patient care at our Burlington, MA site. The role involves assisting with ADLs, vital signs, nutrition, and basic clinical tasks while maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Under RN supervision, you will help ensure high-quality patient experiences, participate in orientation of new staff, and support daily unit operations as needed.

Formación

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Skills: basic reading, writing and math; interpersonal skills; basic computer skills; knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsabilidades

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all ADL tasks.
• Takes and records vital signs and reports unusual observations to the nurse.
• Assists with nutrition and meal setup, feeding when required.
• Performs basic clinical procedures under supervision.
• Maintains infection control policies and patient safety.
• Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
• Performs other unit-based duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Basic reading & math

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Basic computer skills

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

When 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

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.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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

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.

About Us

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/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting your patients, we take care of you.