Job Type: RegularnnTime Type: Part timennWork Shift: Night (United States of America)nnFLSA Status: Non-ExemptnnWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.nnNeurosciences Critical Care Unit - Nursing Assistant 24 Hour NightsnnCome join our Gold-Level Beacon Award winning Neurosciences Critical Care Unit at LHMC!nnLahey Hospital & Medical Center holds a Comprehensive Stroke Center designation and is proudly growing Neurosciences Critical Care within the organization. The NCCU is an acute intensive care unit specializing in the care of acutely ill patients with life threatening neurologic disease or life threatening neurological manifestation of a system disease.nnReporting to the nurse manager, with duties under supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides administrative, clerical, and patient care support to inpatient nursing units and performs basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of patients.nnJob Description:nnEssential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:nnA. Support ServicesnnDemonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace.nnCommunicates effectively to optimize team functioning and enhance team productivity.nnResponds to queries from physicians, nursing staff, and visitors taking care not disclose confidential patient information to unauthorized individuals.nnFiles all documents in the patient’s chart (i.e. health care proxy, consents).nnAnswers telephones, following Lahey’s established greeting; takes and transmits messages to unit staff.nnInteracts with patients and families in a compassionate and humanistic manner, demonstrating empathy, sensitivity, and patience.nnCoordinates processes associated with admissions, discharges and transfers in a timely and accurate manner; while promoting optimal patient flow throughout the continuum of care.nnUpdates the patient accommodation code in the electronic health record.nnFaxes necessary discharge paperwork to appropriate facilities.nnEnsures that unit environments meet regulatory requirements at all times (no cardboard on floor, appropriate sprinkler clearance, safe passages, etc.) by completing daily unit walk through.nnOrganizes the work area to promote efficiency and optimize workflow.nnInventories nursing unit’s office supplies and orders new supplies as needed to maintain standard inventory levels.nnOrders supplies from Central Supply/Purchasing/other departments as needed or requested in collaboration with Nurse Manager/Clinical Nurse Leader.nnStores supplies ensuring that areas are neat and organized.nnInitiates and tracks work requests for improvements and repairs on assigned units.nnCollects, submits, and analyzes data for audits as requested.nnServes as a resource for the team related to computer operations and office equipment in conjunction with the Information Systems Help Desk.nnAccountable to understand how to operate in downtime.nnAssign iPhones to staff at start of each shift.nnUpdate census display board with assigned RNs and iPhone numbers at the start of each shift and as changes occur.nnB. Direct Patient CarennTakes and enters into the electronic medical record as directed temperatures, EKG, bladder scans, blood sugar readings, patient weights. Uses mobile and ceiling lifts as directed. Applies bedside cardiac monitor and discontinues telemetry leads upon direction by the RN. Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse.nnCollects various specimens for analysis, including urine and stool specimens. May perform point of care fecal occult and point of care blood glucose testing and document results in the electronic medical record upon completion of the competency. Assists patients in the use of urinal, urine hats, bedpans and commodes. Measures and records intake and output.nnProvides patients with personal care by giving complete or partial bed baths, oral and denture care, combing and hair care, giving nail care without trimming or cutting nails or cuticles, giving back rubs or perineal care. May perform preventative skin care and may apply, as delegated by RN, skin care products to help reduce the development of decubitus. Assists with ambulation of patient and use of patient assistive devices. Turn and position patients. Complete range of motion on patient. Makes occupied and unoccupied beds, using proper patient positioning and body alignment. For patient NOT on anticoagulation therapy, may shave with a safety or electronic razor.nnPerforms basic clinical procedures independently or under the direct supervision of a nurse by: changing simple dressings, performing EKGs, setting up oxygen equipment, applying and re-applying oxygen nasal cannula and face mask following assessment by RNs, assisting patient with coughing and deep breathing, using incentive spirometer, applying hot and cold compresses as directed by RN. Applies elastic stocking/compression boots. Additional activities may be done dependent upon area of work. Set up patient room (suction canisters, cables for cardiac monitoring, tubing for chest tubes). Set up hemodynamic monitoring when working in specific units. Assist in performing postmortem care. The following procedures can be completed by the nursing associate once competency training is completed: bladder scan, point of care blood glucose testing, point of care fecal occult blood testing, use of tonsil tip for oral suctioning.nnProvides for patient’s nutritional needs including ordering meals and setting up meal trays. Feeds patients as required, particularly attending to the needs of patients on special diets or those on special swallowing/aspiration precautions. May assist with nasogastric tube care, maintaining external cleanliness of tubes. Measures and records food and fluid intake and output in EMR.nnSupports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients. Under the direction of the RN, participates in patient safety rounds and performs basic and high risk interventions as outlined in the Falls Risk Policy. Provides for patient safety, which includes but is not limited to: use of side rails, bed/chair alarm, patient observational rounds, toileting, and restraints as outlined in the Fall and Restraint policies.nnFunctions as patient safety attendant after completion of required competency.nnAdheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, isolation protocol, and cleaning of patient care devices and equipment.nnWill handle non CII-CV medications as part of their patient care support dutiesnnAssists with the orientation of new Nurse Associates.nnOrganizational Requirements:nnMaintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic Confidentiality policy.nnIncorporates LHMC Standards of Behavior, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.nnComplies with all Lahey Clinic Hospital and Medical Center (LCHM).nnComplies with behavioral expectations of the department and LCHM.nnMaintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.nnDemonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.nnDemonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.nnParticipates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.nnParticipates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.nnPerforms all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.nnMinimum Qualifications:nnEducation: Requires a high school diploma or equivalentnnLicensure, Certification, Registration: None requirednnSkills, Knowledge & Abilities: Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Requires knowledge of medical terminology and basic personal computer skills. Knowledge of competencies required to care for patients of all age populations and proper use of nursing supplies. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four function math as demonstrated by successfully passing a written examination.nnExperience: NonennAs 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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.nnMore than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.nnEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled