Full-time Nursing Assistant - Infusion -32 hours

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Burlington, MA

402d

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant in the Infusion department at Beth Israel Lahey Health plays a crucial role in providing basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This full-time position involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. The role requires a commitment to patient care and adherence to safety and infection control protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Basic ability to read, write, and perform basic four-function math.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology and basic personal computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients.
• Takes and records vital signs, 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 assists with activities of daily living.
• Performs basic clinical procedures independently or under direct supervision of a nurse.
• Assists patients with nutritional needs, including ordering room service and feeding 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 a patient safety attendant after completion of required competency.
• Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
• Performs additional unit-based activities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees