Join us at Holy Family Hospital

Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.

Position Summary:- Full-time Evenings

To provide a safe and comfortable environment for those patients at risk of harming themselves or others.

Responsibilities:

• Provide rounds / observation for one (1) to three (3) patients requiring observation for safety, section twelve (12), falls on the same unit and/or the Emergency Department.
• Provide one to one observations on suicidal patients and others as assigned.
• Perform patient assistance with ambulation and mobilization activities safely, including but not limited to assisting patients out of and returning to bed/chair primarily for bathroom privileges.
• Assist with patient repositioning to provide maximum comfort and safety.
• Assist in preparing patient and meal tray for patients as directed by RN. Does not feed patients.
• Recognize patient emergency situations and respond in an appropriate manner.
• Provide assistance to licensed staff in the application and release of various restraints.
• Acquire pertinent patient information from licensed staff. Communicate patient information and needs to licensed staff and other team members, including alarms.
• Document on appropriate Handoff Communication Tool in a clear, concise, complete, accurate and legible manner.
• Maintain infection prevention standards during all activities.
• Follow hospital policies including, but not limited to bed/chair exit alarms, emergency preparedness, fall prevention and safe patient handling.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS required.

Salary Range: $15.20-$22.59