Nursing Assistant - Med Surg Cardiothoracic Surgery/Progressive Care Unit, Part Time, 8-Hour Evening Shift

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

7d•$20 - $27

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant performs basic patient care activities to provide for patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety. The role is on 6 East, a 22-bed telemetry unit with blended acuity specializing in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients. The unit cares for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular conditions, including patients before and after CABG, heart valve surgery, septal myectomy, aneurysm repair, thoracotomy, and femoral-popliteal bypass. The schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., 24 hours per week. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; new hires and transfers have 30 days to obtain BLS certification. No prior experience is required. The base hourly pay range is $20.00–$26.92. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; new hires and transfers have 30 days to obtain certification.
Basic ability to read, write, and perform four-function mathematics.
Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology.
Basic personal computer skills.
Interpersonal skills.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care as delegated by a registered nurse and completes activities of daily living for assigned patients.
Takes and records vital signs, height, weight, and oxygen saturation, and reports unusual observations or patient reactions to the assigned nurse or charge nurse.
Collects specimens and measures and records patient intake and output.
Provides personal care and assists patients with activities of daily living.
Performs basic clinical procedures independently or under the direct supervision of a nurse.
Supports patients’ nutritional needs, including helping them order room service, setting up meal trays, and feeding them as required.
Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients.
Follows applicable infection control policies and procedures.
Assists as a patient safety attendant after completing the required competency.
Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
Performs additional unit-based activities as assigned.
Incorporates Lahey Clinic guiding principles, mission, and goals into daily work and complies with organizational policies and departmental behavioral expectations.
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients and adheres to customer service standards.
Demonstrates understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Participates in departmental or interdepartmental quality improvement activities and completes mandatory education.
Performs other duties as needed or directed to meet department needs.