Nursing Assistant- Per Diem Days- PACU

Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will help with personal needs, safety, and daily living activities, while ensuring infection control and accurate vitals recording.

Responsibilities include assisting with meals, monitoring intake and output, and supporting unit operations. Join a dedicated team focused on compassionate care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Cares for patients under supervision of a registered nurse and assists with activities of daily living.
• Reports unusual observations or patient reactions to the nurse in charge.
• Follows infection control policies and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and comfort measures as delegated by the nurse.
• Take and record vitals; assist with meals and hydration as needed.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and orientation of new colleagues.

Skills

Nursing Assistant

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Infection control

Safety awareness

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.

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.
• 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

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

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/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 our patients, we take care of you.