Patient Care Technician - Float Pool 36 HR NIGHTS

Anna Jaques Hospital; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverly Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Float Pool, Per Diem status, to support patient care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes basic patient care, safety, and teamwork within a multi-skilled caregiver model. Flu vaccination is required for staff as part of the organization's health protections.

Required education includes a High School Diploma; BLS is mandatory within 90 days. CNA certification is preferred but not required upon hire; reading, math, and basic computer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and assist with daily patient needs.
• Document and report observations to the nurse.
• Assist with personal care, mobility and comfort of patients.
• Collect specimens as needed and assist with intake/output tracking.
• Assist with nutrition and meal service, including feeding when required.
• Perform basic clinical procedures under RN supervision.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Reading/writing

Basic math

BLS (within 90 days)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

Patient Care Technician - Float Pool, Per Diem

Job Description:

If you are a caretaker at heart, consider joining the Beverly Hospital team as a Nursing Assistant under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of your patients.

Position Summary:
The Nursing Assistant will provide basic care activities and provide personal needs, comfort and safety of your patient. The Nursing Assistant assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focus on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Nursing Assistant must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.

Examples of tasks to be completed

• Vital Signs
• Height and Weight
• Oxygen Saturation
• Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse
• Collecting various specimens for analysis
• Recording and measuring intake and output
• Providing patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities
• Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
• Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
• Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
• Basic computer skills (preferred)
• Medical terminology (preferred)
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Certification/License: CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire

Beverly Hospital promotes the culture and philosophy which enables employees to give and receive the best of care. You can become a part of the team that achieves this success through our CREATE values of Community, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Empathy.

Pay Range:

$19.50 - $26.24

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, geographyof 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/Disabled