Nursing Assistant, Per Diem- Nursing Float Pool

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients (refer to Delegation Competency for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel).
• Takes and records vital signs such as height and weight, and oxygen saturation.
• Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse.
• Collects various specimens for analysis and measures and records intake and output.
• Provides patients with personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Performs basic clinical procedures independently or under direct supervision of a nurse.
• Provides for patient’s nutritional needs including assisting the patient with ordering room service, setting up of meal tray, and feeds the patient as required.
• Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients.
• Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures.
• Assists as patient safety attendant after completion of required competency.
• Aids in the 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.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• 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 the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support/BLS Required.
• Experience: None.

Pay Range

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, geography of 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.