Nursing Assistant Per Diem, Emergency Department

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Position Summary:  Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of patients.Job Description:Emergency Department - PeabodyEssential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients refer to Delegation Competency for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.Vital Signs: May take and record the following:vital signsheight and weightoxygen saturationReports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse.Intake and Output: Collects various specimens for analysis and measures and records intake and output.Activities of Daily Living: Provides patients with personal care and assist with activities of daily living.Clinical Procedures: 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.Nutrition: 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.Safety: Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients.Infection Control: Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures.Sitter: Assist as patient safety attendant after completion of required competency.Orientation:  Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.  Performs additional unit based activities as assigned.B. Organizational Requirements:Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activ




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