EMT or LNA

24 HOURS - 7:00AM-3:00PMBENEFITS ELIGIBLEWentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.1. Assists with patient assessment and care provision (under the direction of the Registered Nurseo Measures / records patient information (hgt, wgt, v/s)o Measures intake & outputo Observes and records feces and urineo Observes/reports or records patient response to care giveno Identifies and reports deviation in v/s or patient observations & patient needs to RNo Assists with dressing and undressing2. Assists patients in meeting nutritional and elimination needo Feeds patients, provides fresh drinking water/liquids & nourishment'o Assists patients with bedpans/urinals/commode3. Assists patients with bed rest care and mobilityo Assists with turning and positioning with RN or EMT.o Transfers to w/c or stretcher with assist as indicatedo Assists with use of assistive devices such as walkers, canes, crutche4. Assists patient with comfort care and emotional supporto Protects patient 's physical privacy during careo Provides reassurance, acceptance and encouragement during times of streo Listens attentively/displays interest in patiento Updates patient/family as directed by RNo Provides diversional activitieo Provides comfort measures (I.e.: music, reading material)5. Assists in promoting patient safety & environmental cleanliness/ordero Uses side rails appropriatelyo Keeps patient unit clean, clutter-free, and free of hazardo Keeps call bell within patient reacho Answers call bells promptly reporting patient's need as indicatedo Carries out isolation precautiono Observes oxygen precautiono Recognizes life threatening emergencies & responds appropriately6. Utilizes organizational skills to assure smooth functioning of department operations.o Checks with charge nurse frequently to prioritize duties related to ongoing department activityo Prioritizes delegated tasks based on patient care needs and unit activities and requests assistance as neededo Runs errands as required, delivering specimens to the lab, transporting patients, assisting with special procedures, and other tasks as indicatedo Completes work/assignments within allotted time, reporting unfinished responsibilitieo Assists RN with the patient dispositiono Turns over Express Care rooms to facilitate EC turnaround time goal.o Preforms room checks, restocks and obtains items commonly used for patient careo Assists with the orientation of new or transferred employee7. Performs clerical duties as assignedo Assembles packets and charto Enters lab, pulmonary and diagnostic procedure orders in the computer Order Entry system8. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in LNA practiceo Acquires and maintains clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the assigned area and practice settingo Maintains personal documentation of in-service attendance9. Demonstrates competency in performance of procedures and skills under the direction of the RNo Simple dressing changeo Suture set-up and assisto Uncomplicated IV removalo Application of vital sign monitoring equipmento Application of seizure pado Application of coldo 12-Lead EKG acquisitiono Clean catch UA specimen collectiono Waived tests, Chain of Custody Urine testo Simple splint application, Sling, Ace wrapo Crutch fittingo Ortho shoeo O2 per RN directiono Phlebotomyo Pyxis Supply Stationo Logicare preparation10. Assists Triage RN with Nurse First functiono Identifies patient chief complainto Notifies RN of emergent patient complainto Brings patient to appropriate treatment areao Assists with patient/equipment set up as time allowo Provides safe handoffs to treatment RNQualificationsExperience Minimum Required•3 Months LNA or EMT-B experience, preferably in an acute care setting Experience Preferred/Desired•1 year experience as an LNA or EMT-B Education Minimum Required•High School Diploma or Equivalent Special Skills Minimum Required•ARC orAHA BLS Licensure and/or Certifications Required•LNA or EMTEEO StatementWentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.