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Nursing Assistant Seasonal

Burlington, Massachusetts

Organization Facility: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Category: Technician Job ID: JR41229 Date posted: 01/19/2024
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Job Type:

Per Diem

Scheduled Hours:

0

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Position Summary:  Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of patients.

Job Description:

NA Passport Program - Float Pool


Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

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).

Vital Signs: May take and record the following:

  • vital signs
  • height and weight
  • oxygen saturation
  • Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient 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 assist 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, when granted access to these medications as part of the job functions.

Nutrition: Provides for patient’s nutritional needs including: assisting the patient with ordering room service, set up of meal tray, and feeds the patient 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: Assist as patient safety attendant after completion of required competency.

Orientation:  Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.  

Performs additional unit based activities as assigned.

B. 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:

Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent Licensure, Certification.

Registration: Basic Life Support/BLS Required. New Hires/transfers will have 30 days to obtain BLS certification.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math. Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology, basic personal computer skills, and interpersonal skills.

Experience: None.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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.

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