Per Diem Clinical Associate - Hands-On Patient Care & Testing

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Symmes Corner (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health Winchester Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant for per diem shifts to support patient care. The role emphasizes safety, empathy, and teamwork within a Magnet-designated regional hospital.

You will assist with activities of daily living, reposition and ambulate patients, take vital signs, collect specimens, and help with bed making and transports. A high school diploma is preferred; BLS is required, and CNA or nursing student with

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients and staff.
• Preferred: High school diploma/equivalent.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification is required.
• CNA or nursing student with one medical-surgical clinical rotation or three months of clinical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Reposition and ambulate patients.
• Make occupied and unoccupied beds; assist with transfers.
• Transport patients, beds, supplies and equipment.
• Collect, label and transport specimens; retrieve and sign out blood products.
• Accurately perform point-of-care testing; obtain vital signs and weights.
• Maintain accurate intake and output measurements.
• Remove Foley catheters and saline locks.

Skills

English communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Student with clinical rotation

BLS - Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health Winchester Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant for per diem shifts to support patient care. The role emphasizes safety, empathy, and teamwork within a Magnet-designated regional hospital.

You will assist with activities of daily living, reposition and ambulate patients, take vital signs, collect specimens, and help with bed making and transports. A high school diploma is preferred; BLS is required, and CNA or nursing student with