Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department, Full Time, 12-Hour Night Shift
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant performs basic patient care activities to meet patients’ personal needs and support their comfort and safety. This full-time Emergency Department role is scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights, working three 12-hour shifts. The Nursing Assistant provides care delegated by a registered nurse, including activities of daily living, vital-sign measurement, specimen collection, intake and output documentation, nutrition assistance, and basic clinical procedures. The role also supports patient safety and infection control, may serve as a patient safety attendant after completing the required competency, and assists with orienting new Nursing Assistant colleagues. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification. New hires and transfers have 30 days to obtain BLS certification. No prior experience is required. The listed base hourly pay range is $20.00–$26.92. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff to 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 it.
- Basic ability to read, write, and perform four-function math.
- Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology.
- Basic personal computer skills and interpersonal skills.
- No prior experience required.
- Must meet Beth Israel Lahey Health’s influenza vaccination condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care delegated by a registered nurse and complete activities of daily living for assigned patients.
- Measure and record vital signs, height, weight, and oxygen saturation; report unusual observations or patient reactions to the assigned nurse or charge nurse.
- Collect specimens and measure and record patient intake and output.
- Provide personal care and assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Perform basic clinical procedures independently or under a nurse’s direct supervision.
- Support patients’ nutritional needs, including assisting with room-service orders, setting up meal trays, and feeding patients as needed.
- Support a culture of safety and carry out safety interventions for patients.
- Follow applicable infection-control policies and procedures.
- Assist as a patient safety attendant after completing the required competency.
- Assist with orienting new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
- Perform additional unit-based activities and other duties as assigned or directed.
- Incorporate Lahey Clinic guiding principles, mission, and goals into daily activities and comply with organizational policies and departmental behavioral expectations.
- Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients, meet customer-service standards, and participate in quality-improvement activities and mandatory education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
