Nursing Tech (24hr, Evenings)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Needham, AL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The nursing technician assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. The nursing technician functions under the direction and supervision of the RN. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director/Nurse Manager or delegate, the nursing technician assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing Unit. This position deals with a patient population ranging in age from adolescence to geriatrics with surgical/medical clinical focus. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED; or C.N.A. certification; or equivalent related work experience required.
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations.
Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with med/surg nursing floor demands for patient populations regularly served.
Must be able to reposition patients and transfer patients weighing up to 300 pounds (with assistance).
Completes Hospital and Departmental orientation; then annually completes Employee Comprehensive Education, Sexual Harassment, Compliance, and other required trainings and competencies as assigned from time-to-time, and within established timelines for completion.
Wears appropriate no skid shoes.
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant Certification, prior LTAC or med/surg experience, or nursing clinical rotation, preferred.
MOAB training preferred
CPR Certification and First Aid training preferred, or must complete within 30 days of hire
Experience with the use of computers preferred or familiarization with keyboard and typing skills preferred
Familiarization with medical terminology

Responsibilities

Consistently demonstrates a familiarity with the duties required of a nursing technician and performs all duties accurately in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; readily observes or assists others to obtain further knowledge
Consistently demonstrates competence in performing care, treatment and procedures as outlined in the Nursing technicians Clinical Skills List.
Always follows the Nursing Care Plan; observes established policies and procedures for proper patient treatment and care