Nursing Assistant, Ortho Neurosurgery Trauma 24 Hour Evenings

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of patients.

7 Central is a one-of-a-kind, high-energy, fast-paced, 38-bed inpatient medical-surgical unit specializing in Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Trauma. We see all types of patients and work closely with the Hospital Medicine team to provide comprehensive care. Our focus on these specialties allows us to co-manage care for our specialty patients as needed.

Our unit values are teamwork, respect, communication, and honesty. We are deeply committed to providing the highest level of nursing care, with the patient, their safety, and their families at the heart of our mission. You can be confident that your work will be significant and impactful.

Join us and be part of a great team where you'll have the exciting opportunity to grow and learn in a dynamic environment!

• Flexible Scheduling
• Includes weekend & holiday rotation commitments

Experience is preferred, but it is not necessary.

If you are currently a nursing student or considering attending nursing or PA school in the future, this is a significant first step toward starting your career! Professional Development is one of the four tenets of our Professional Practice Model, and we actively support our team in achieving their goals.

Join us and be part of a great team where you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn in a dynamic environment!

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: •
2. vital signs
3. height and weight
4. oxygen saturation
5. Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse.
6. Intake and Output: Collects various specimens for analysis and measures and records intake and output.
7. Activities of Daily Living: Provides patients with personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
8. Clinical Procedures: Performs basic clinical procedures independently or under direct supervision of a nurse.
9. 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.
10. Safety: Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients.
11. Infection Control: Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures.
12. Sitter: Assist as patient safety attendant after completion of required competency.
13. Orientation: Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
14. 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.

Experience: None.