Nursing Assistant- Per Diem Days- PACU

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 for the PACU on a Per Diem Days schedule. Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, you provide basic patient care, assist with daily living activities and help maintain patient comfort and safety.

The role involves vital signs, feeding, room service coordination and adherence to infection control and safety policies. A CNA certification is preferred and flexibility to cover shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• Performs basic patient care activities under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Follows infection control and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the RN and records vital signs as directed.
• Assists with nutrition, feeding, and room service coordination.
• Supports patient safety and orientation of new staff or students.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Nursing Assistant- Per Diem Days- PACU

Job Description:

Position Summary:

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

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. 3. 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 patients 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.

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.

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.

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