Nursing Assistant I - (Part-time) CONTINUOUS

This is an open and continuous posting for part-time positions on multiple shifts.

Tewksbury Hospital operated by the Department of Public Health (DPH), a 370 bed Joint Commission accredited hospital, is currently seeking caring and attentive individuals to serve as a Nursing Assistant I working 24 or 32 hours per week on 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.  Openings are on the DPH Medical Units at Tewksbury Hospital. The hospital provides comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses. 

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 candidates 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.

1st shift: 6:45 am - 3:15 pm

 2nd shift: 2:45 pm - 11:15 pm

 3rd shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

Please Note: Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

The orientation period for all positions is 6 weeks.  The schedule for orientation is as outlined below:

Weeks 1 - 4 - Selected candidates will work Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (40 hours)

Weeks 5 - 6 - Selected candidates will work a 40 hour schedule on their scheduled shift.

After orientation, this position works 24 or 32 hours per week on the assigned shift and is required to work every other weekend and rotating days off. 

Base rate annual salary range does not include shift differentials.

Annual Base Salary for 24 hours per week: $26,762.58 - $33,843.10

Annual Base Salary for 32 hours per week: $35,683.44 - $45,124.14

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

• Provide direct care to patients twenty (20) years of age or older with chronic medical problems, acute exacerbation at times, and with diminished capabilities in ADLs needing consistent nursing care.
• 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.