Nursing Assistant 24 Hours Day Shift 7-330PM, every other weekend, rotating holiday 7 West

About the Role

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, you perform basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients.
• Vital Signs: Takes and records vital signs, height, weight, and oxygen saturation. Reports all unusual observations or reactions to the assigned nurse or charge nurse.
• 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 assists 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.
• Nutrition: Assists patients with ordering room service, sets up meal trays, and feeds patients 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: Acts as a patient safety attendant after completion of required competency.
• Orientation: Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
• Performs additional unit-based activities as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies and behavioral expectations of the department.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding customer needs and adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Completes Mandatory Education successfully.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet department needs.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: None required.
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
  • Basic ability to read, write, and perform basic four-function math.
  • Ability to learn medical terminology, basic personal computer skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience: None required.
• Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment.

Pay

The base hourly wage range for this position is $20.00 - $26.92. Actual compensation is determined based on factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, geography, job responsibilities, shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime, and other applicable pay practices.