LNA -Cardiac -Med surg -Tele 36hrs Days

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary $750 Sign on Bonus! Excellent Benefits Packet Salary Range: $19.47 -$31.09. Pay is based on experience. Great opportunity to expand your LNA skills, knowledge and experience. Benefits of working in the Cardiac/Med Surg/Tele Include: 8 :1 LNA ratio for patients Days/Nights Flexible Scheduling with self-scheduling options Variety of Patients with different acuity levels Exceptional Teamwork Nursing support Essential Functions 1. Assists with patient assessment and care provision under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Measures and records patient information, including height, weight, and vital signs. Obtains, prepares, and preserves specimens for laboratory testing. Performs bedside and point-of-care laboratory testing. Observes, reports, and records patient responses to care. Identifies and reports deviations in vital signs, patient observations, and patient needs to the Registered Nurse. 2. Assists patients with nutritional and elimination needs. Provides feeding assistance to patients who are unable to feed themselves. Passes, collects, and checks food trays. Assists patients with bedpans, urinals, and commodes. Assists with the care and management of external devices exiting the body. Measures and records intake and output. Assists with colostomy care. 3. Assists patients with bed rest, mobility, personal hygiene, and grooming. Transports patients from one location to another. Assists patients with transfers and the appropriate use of assistive devices. Assists with ambulation to promote and maintain mobility and functional independence. Assists patients with dressing and undressing. Provides bed rest care. Assists patients with bathing. Assists with oral hygiene and promotes oral health. 4. Assists patients with comfort care and emotional support. Protects patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality, particularly for patients who are minors or unable to make decisions independently. Provides reassurance and support to reduce patient anxiety. Facilitates appropriate visits from family members and friends. Responds promptly to call bells and reports patient needs as appropriate. Provides orientation to the patient’s room and unit. Assists patients with communication needs, including use of the nursing call system and telephone. Provides appropriate diversional activities. Provides comfort measures, such as back rubs, music, and reading materials. 5. Promotes patient safety and maintains a clean and orderly environment. Uses side rails appropriately. Maintains the patient’s environment to promote safety, comfort, and well-being. Makes and changes patient beds as needed. Cleans and maintains patient care equipment. Follows transmission-based precautions. Follows oxygen safety precautions. Provides emergency care and life-saving measures in life-threatening situations as trained and directed. Maintains suicide precautions. Maintains seizure precautions. 6. Supports unit operations and organizational needs. Performs errands and other tasks as required, including delivering specimens to the laboratory, transporting patients, assisting with special procedures, and completing other assigned duties. Assists the Registered Nurse with the patient discharge process. Assists with the orientation of new or transferred employees. Prioritizes delegated tasks based on patient care needs and unit activities. Requests assistance with delegated tasks when needed or when clarification is required. Completes assigned work within established timeframes and reports unfinished responsibilities. Assists with supply management and ensures appropriate supplies are available for patient care. Demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette and promptly and accurately relays messages and completes appropriate contacts. Documents equipment repair and maintenance needs. 7. Maintains current knowledge and competency in LNA/HUC practice. Acquires and maintains clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the assigned area and practice setting. Maintains personal documentation of in-service education and training attendance. 8. Demonstrates competency in procedures and skills under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Glucometer testing Pulse oximetry Automatic blood pressure monitoring Restraint application and monitoring Simple dressing changes IV removal Application of heat and cold Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prevention Sequential compression device operation Foley catheter removal CCTV monitoring Administration of enemas Qualifications Experience Minimum Required: None Preferred/Desired: Three months of LNA experience, preferably in an acute care setting Education Minimum Required: High school diploma or equivalent Graduate of an approved nursing assistant program Licensure and/or Certifications Required: Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Additional Job Details (if applicable) Additional Job Description Remote Type Onsite Work Location 789 Central Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $19.47 - $24.40/Hourly Grade 3 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.