Beth Israel Lahey Health·Burlington, Vermont
Provides basic patient care and assists with activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, managing intake and output, and ensuring patient safety and infection control.
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of patients.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to: A. 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). 1. Vital Signs: May take and record the following: · vital signs height and weight oxygen saturation Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse. 2. Intake and Output: Collects various specimens for analysis and measures and records intake and output. 3. Activities of Daily Living: Provides patients with personal care and assist with activities of daily living. 4. Clinical Procedures: Performs basic clinical procedures independently or under direct supervision of a nurse. 5.
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. 6.
Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients. 7.
Infection
Control: Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures. 8.
Assist as patient safety attendant after completion of required competency. 9.
Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues. 10. Performs additional unit-based activities as assigned. B.
Organizational
Requirements: Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities. Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic. Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients. Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment. Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards. Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education. Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent Licensure, Certification, Registration: BLS American Heart Association or BLS American Red Cross Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 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.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. No prior experience is required, but basic math, reading, and writing skills are necessary.
Market context
In Vermont, nursing support roles for licensed nursing assistants are often shaped by staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and community settings, so employers look closely for current state licensure and dependable teamwork. These roles can be competitive because candidates must meet clear credential requirements and communicate well in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Vermont LNA license and prepare an example of collaborative patient care.
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