Nursing Assistant – Neuro ICU, Part Time, 12-Hour Day Shift

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

Job summary

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health is seeking a Part-time Nursing Assistant in Burlington, MA for daytime hours. Under RN supervision, you will perform basic patient care, facilitate personal care, vital signs, intake/output, and safety measures to support patient comfort and safety.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and BLS certification, with 30 days to obtain BLS if needed. The role offers hourly pay with potential shift differentials and benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required (new hires have 30 days to obtain).
• Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer skills, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and complete activities of daily living.
• Take and record vital signs and intake/output; report unusual observations.
• Provide for patient nutrition, assist with room service, set up meals and feeding as required.
• Perform basic clinical procedures under supervision and support patient safety and infection control.

Skills

Reading and writing

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Burlington, MA • Lahey Clinic • Part-time • DayWhen 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:A. 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).1. 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.2. Intake and Output: Collects various specimens for analysis and measures and records intake and output.3. Activities of Daily Living: Provides patients with personal care and assist with activities of daily living.4. Clinical Procedures: Performs basic clinical procedures independently or under direct supervision of a nurse.5. 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.6. Safety: Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients.7. Infection Control: Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures.8. Sitter: Assist as patient safety attendant after completion of required competency.9. Orientation: Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.10. 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: 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.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: Part-timeHours/Week: 24Shift: DayCategory: Nursing SupportPay Range: $20.00 - $26.92FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR103610