Medical Surgical Unit

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

7d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. It involves performing basic care services to patients without an RN or LPN license, under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and potentially registered nurses. This is an experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and vocational or technical education. The role works under moderate supervision, handling routine problems but may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of healthcare experience and nursing service experience
Certified patient care, clinical associate, certified nursing assistant or equivalent

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a nurse, performs all aspects of activities of daily living (ADLs) patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
Prepares patient rooms for admission.
Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient.
Prioritizes patient care according to nursing direction, and discharge plan.
Transports patient to procedures/discharge within/from hospital as directed.
Cleans and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary.
Performs technical tasks, i.e. use of glucometer, lift assisted devices, and collect specimens.
Collects, records and reports accurate patient data in a timely manner.
Performs the duties of a Patient Sitter and maintain continuous observation of a patient as outlined in the Sitter guidelines.
Provides clerical support as needed.
Greets visitors in a professional, friendly manner and directs to appropriate destination.
Answers phone in professional and friendly manner and directs caller to appropriate person.
Screens all persons requesting access to the department for appropriateness of entry.
Enforces department security policies.
Completes administrative duties regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharges in an organized and timely manner.
Maintains paper components in each patient chart.
Ensure that the patient and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner, responding to the needs of patients/family members in a timely manner and maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor at all times.
Works cohesively as a member of the patient care team, anticipating the needs of team members.
Establishes and maintains a positive and caring relationship with each patient, family and team member.
Reports variances in accordance with hospital policy.
Participates in department meetings and in-service programs on a regular basis.