Nursing Assistant, Maternity
Part-time 32 hours per week 3 pm - 11:30 pm. Lawrence campus
Nursing Assistant responsibilities include providing basic services to patients throughout the day who have difficulties with mobility or cognitive skills. Performs duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse to support our patients and provide direct patient care.
Duties include, but are not limited to :
- A variety of Clinical Measures, including monitoring vital signs and oxygen levels
- Bathing, observation and meals
- ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)
- Answering call buttons
- Ensures patient care is delivered by age-specific category requirements and established policy and procedure for all patient populations
- Responds promptly and compassionately to patient needs and requests. Must have a can-do attitude, with a strong focus on teamwork, and possess excellent customer service skills
Minimum Requirements :
- High School diploma or equivalent or five years of experience in lieu of degree
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish-English) is helpful but not required.
- An every-other-weekend schedule commitment is required.
Merrimack Health is a private, nonprofit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serveโcompetitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off, and free parking.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.