Nursing Assistant (Emergency Dept) - 24hr Evenings

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Peabody, MA

3d•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 role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, assisting with nutrition, and supporting a culture of safety and infection control. The position also includes assisting with the orientation of new colleagues and performing other unit-based activities as assigned. The role requires adherence to Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals, as well as all applicable policies and behavioral expectations. Demonstrates commitment to customer service and participates in quality improvement activities and mandatory education.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
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.
None required

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients.
May take and record vital signs, height, 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.
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.
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.
Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients.
Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures.
Assist 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.