What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Surgical Neurology, Nursing Assistant 24 Hour Evenings position at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center?
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Part time
Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
6 West is a 27 Bed Unit with a clinical specialty in neurology. This population of patients includes acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, epilepsy monitoring and other acute neurological diseases. As a certified comprehensive stroke center, we work closely with the vascular neurology team, and our nurses are experts in acute stroke care. In addition, this unit sees a wide variety of acutely ill medical patients. 6 West Unit features 27 beds with continuous cardiac monitoring capability. Our team is committed to the delivery of safe, High Quality care to our patients.Job Description:
Position Summary:
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:
- 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 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.
- 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
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Basic Life Support/BLS Required. New Hires/transfers will have 30 days to obtain BLS certification.
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.
Experience: None.
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