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1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.; Eastville (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. seeks an RN nursing assistant to support the licensed nursing staff. You will participate in direct patient care for a geriatric population and perform assigned tasks under supervision.

Requirements include High School Diploma or Equivalent, BLS Certification, and completion of an RN nursing program with clinical rotations; 2–3 years of experience and prior medical/surgical experience preferred. Onsite at One Hospital Road with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Two years of RN nursing program with clinical rotations.
• 2–3 years of experience; previous medical/surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Participate in direct patient care for a geriatric population.
• Adhere to policies and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Document nursing interventions and patient responses.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

RN Nursing Program with clinical rotations

Job description

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Summary

The primary purpose of your job as a member of the nursing staff is to assist the nursing staff under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will participate in a wide range of patient care activities, for a mainly geriatric population, functions and services for assigned patients, which include direct care and task oriented assignments.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Implements patient care:
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patient.
• Implements physician’s orders.
• Documents nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness, complications, etc. communicates information to licensed nursing personnel.
• Consults with all available in-house resource personnel and departments for treatment.
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of patient acting as an advocate.
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patient.
• Functions within limits of hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
• Performs in a calm and professional manner during crisis and/or emergency situation.
• Accountability: Quality of work.
• Adheres to nursing dress code and wears identification pin.
• Demonstrates organizational skills in providing nursing care by ability to adopt changing workloads.
• Daily assignments are completed within an 8-hour shift without compromising the quality of care.
• Performs according to policy:
• Temperature.
• Pulse.
• Respiration.
• Blood pressure.
• Weight/height.
• Prepares patient rooms on admission, daily, and upon patient request.
• 12 lead EKG.
• O2 sat.
• Pulse oximeter.
• Patient personal hygiene.
• Positioning and transferring of patients.
• Specimen collection.
• Glucometer.
• Patient transportation.
• Maintains open communication channels with all colleagues and supervisors.
• Communicates factual and pertinent information in report.
• Documents according to policy.
• ADL flow sheet.
• Vital signs.
• weight.
• Blood sugar.
• Intake and output.
• Restraint checklist.
• May be assigned additional tasks such as re-stocking rooms, equipment maintenance, patient transportation.

Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required Experience Two years of RN nursing program including clinical rotations 2-3 years required and Previous medical/surgical experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Onsite Work Location

One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours 1

Employee Type Seasonal Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.12 - $41.11/Hourly Grade SM1206

EEO Statement

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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