Nursing Assistant Emergency Department 24hr per week Evenings

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Burlington, VT

7d • $20 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of patients. This is a part-time position with 24 hours per week, consisting of two 12-hour evening shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support/BLS Required. New Hires/transfers will have 30 days to obtain BLS certification.
• 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.
• No prior experience required.

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, reporting any unusual observations or reactions to the 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.
• Provides for patient’s nutritional needs, including assisting with ordering room service, setting up meal trays, and feeding patients 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.
• Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
• Performs additional unit-based activities as assigned.
• 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.

Benefits

• Pay range of $20.00 - $26.92 per hour, with potential for additional compensation based on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other applicable factors.
• Vaccination against influenza (flu) is required as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED