Surg

Athol Hospital•Athol, MA

15h•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Nurse Aide provides patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse, following standards of care and practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures. The role supports patients with daily care needs, collects basic health data, documents care, and communicates pertinent information to the supervising nurse and other members of the healthcare team. The position is on the second-floor Medical/Surgical unit and is scheduled for two 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with every third weekend and every third holiday. The role also helps maintain a clean, safe, and infection-controlled environment; assists with patient mobility, transfers, meals, and comfort; and supports unit food inventory and room preparation. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties beyond those listed.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification, or at least 75 hours in an accredited nursing program including completion of the first rotation, or active EMT or Paramedic Certification, or active Patient Care Technician/Assistant Certification, or active Home Health Aide Certification, or active Medical Assistant Certification, or successful completion of a Nurse Aide program.
Alternatively, previous Massachusetts CNA licensure for Nurse Aide or equivalent licensure from another state.
Current AHA BLS certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
One year of Long Term Care or Acute Care experience preferred.
Physical ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Frequently kneel, reach, and feel; occasionally crouch and stoop.
Required behavioral attributes include achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking, and information seeking.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent.
One year of Long Term Care or Acute Care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse and in accordance with standards, protocols, and established policies and procedures.
Collect basic health data as directed by a licensed nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, bathing, shampooing, shaving, and brushing teeth.
Prioritize patient care appropriately, seek assistance when needed, and recognize when emergency intervention is necessary.
Respect patients as individuals and provide care that supports dignity and positive self-regard.
Document pertinent patient information thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by identifying and/or removing safety hazards.
Communicate timely and thorough information about assigned patients to the supervising licensed nurse and other healthcare team members.
Participate in learning activities, attend educational programs and in-services, and assist with orienting new staff.
Identify risks to patient safety and opportunities to reduce healthcare errors, and report errors or incidents appropriately.
Obtain patient heights and weights according to the care plan.
Assist patients with ambulation using appropriate techniques, such as a gait belt.
Assist patients with turning in bed and transferring between bed, stretcher, or chair using appropriate techniques, such as a transfer mattress.
Provide incontinent care.
Assist patients with eating and drinking according to the care plan.
Measure and document fluid intake, output, and vital signs according to the care plan.
Assist with obtaining late trays as needed.
Follow infection control precautions and policies.
Clean food refrigerators weekly and maintain unit food inventory daily.
Prepare rooms for the next patient by cleaning and making the bed.