Nursing Assistant II

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking caring, dynamic, and attentive applicants to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate public health hospital environment. The Nursing Assistant plays a vital role by being patient-centered and building trust with our patient population. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the selected candidate will assist patients with illnesses and conditions that are often underserved or difficult to manage in other health care settings, by assisting the patient with activities of daily living.

Hours:  Monday-Friday  8:00-4:30PM, Weekends Off

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provides exceptional nursing care under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN by observing and monitoring changes in patients' condition(s).
• Records vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as part of nursing care plan and enters data into Meditech.
• Communicates with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Maintains a safe and hygienic environment as part of the patient care plan and according to Infection Control policies/procedures.
• Provides physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, including but not limited to, getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, or walking.
• Gathers and documents information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities in accordance with Nursing department policies/procedures.
• Assists nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
• Contributes to effective interpersonal and community relations by promoting a therapeutic milieu as a patient advocate/resource to staff, patients, families, visitors, and other departments/agencies.
• Assumes continuity of care among all caregivers by following both the hospital-wide and Department of Nursing hand off communication policies.
• Responds and assists in emergency codes to ensure the safe care and oversight of patients. 

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to understand written/oral instructions and work as a team member.
• Skilled in empathizing with patients and communicating effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as a Nurse Aide under the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry.
• Ability to display sensitivity and respect regarding a patient’s cultural and religious preferences/needs.
• Demonstrated competency appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Capacity to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, visitors, and medical staff.
• Skilled in demonstrating situational awareness, compassion, and attention to detail with readiness to respond appropriately when needed.

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