LNA - Part Time Critical Care Stepdown

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Wentworth‑Douglas Hospital, Mass General Brigham

Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), serves as a member of the interdisciplinary health‑care team assisting in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.

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• Perform patient care‑related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including performing and documenting point‑of‑care vital signs, EKGs, bathing, transferring, ambulation assistance, feeding, etc.
• Assist RNs and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
• Ensure patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately.
• Collect specimens and document all appropriate information.
• Retrieve equipment, set up, clean between uses, and report malfunctioning equipment per policy.
• Document patient information such as height, weight, intake/output, and blood glucose results.
• Assist patients with food tray setup and eating when necessary.
• Communicate with nursing staff effectively and timely about patient care and condition.
• Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred). Experience cannot replace a degree.
• Licenses and Credentials:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification;
  Nursing Assistant (LNA – New Hampshire) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  1–2 years in healthcare required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Multitasking and handling stressful crisis situations.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Typing skills and computer experience.
  • Good interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication.
  • Ability to lift and transport patients safely per Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

• Standing (34–66%)
• Walking (34–66%)
• Sitting (3–33%)
• Lifting (up to 35 lbs, with assisted device) frequently
• Carrying (20–35 lbs) frequently
• Pushing and pulling occasionally
• Climbing rare, balancing frequently, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling rare, reaching frequently, gross manipulation, fine manipulation, feeling constantly, foot use rare, vision far/near, talking, hearing constantly

789 Central Avenue – Onsite

Scheduled weekly hours: 24;
Employee type:
Regular;

Work shift:

Night;
Pay range: $17.71 – $24.40 per hour;
Grade: 3.

1810 Wentworth‑Douglas 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.

Disability accommodations are available. Contact Human Resources at (857)‑282‑7642 for assistance.