PACU Nursing Assistant - Per Diem Days

Beth Israel Lahey Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for Per Diem Days in the PACU. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you provide basic patient care, assist with daily living activities, and help ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, aiding with nutrition and hygiene, and following infection control policies. The role offers daytime shifts in New Jersey and requires adherence to vaccination policies.

Qualifications

• Under RN supervision, assists with basic patient care and daily living activities.
• Observes and reports vital signs and unusual patient findings.
• Follows infection control and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the RN and completes activities of daily living.
• Takes and records vital signs; reports observations to nurse.
• Collects specimens and tracks intake/output as required.
• Assists with nutrition, room service orders, and feeding as needed.
• Performs basic clinical procedures under supervision.
• Accesses non-controlled medications with appropriate authorization.
• Supports orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.

Skills

Vital signs

Safety awareness

Nursing assistance

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for Per Diem Days in the PACU. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you provide basic patient care, assist with daily living activities, and help ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, aiding with nutrition and hygiene, and following infection control policies. The role offers daytime shifts in New Jersey and requires adherence to vaccination policies.