Beth Israel Lahey Health·Peabody, Massachusetts
Perform basic patient care activities, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living under RN supervision. Ensure patient safety, nutrition, and adherence to infection control policies within the Emergency Department.
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Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of patients.
Emergency Department - Peabody
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).
Collects various specimens for analysis and measures and records intake and output.
Provides patients with personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
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.
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.
Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients.
Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures.
Assist as patient safety attendant after completion of required competency.
Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
Performs additional unit based activities as assigned.
Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
Licensure, Certification, Registration: None required
Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math.
Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology, basic personal computer skills, and interpersonal skills.
None.
$20.00 - $26.92
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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.
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Market context
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