Triage Recheck Assistant

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), is looking for Triage Recheck Assistants to join our Emergency Department in Springfield, MA. 

SCHEDULE:

·              Full Time and Part Time Hours offered

·              Day and Night Shifts Offered

·              Rotating Holidays, 2-3 holidays per year

LOCATION:

·         Baystate Medical Center- 759 Chestnut St.

·         Springfield, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

·       Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

·       Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

·       Continuing education support and reimbursement

·       First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

·       Farm Share Memberships

·       403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

·       Free money coach advice from a certified professional

·       Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

·       Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

·       Life insurance

·       Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

·       Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Summary: 

Reports to the Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager, however, daily activities are coordinated by the charge RN. This description covers the essential function of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time. Responsibilities include direct patient care.

Job Responsibilities: 

1) Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for all age groups and applies developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care for patients within this role.

2) Monitors basic physiological parameters and reports changes to the RN. Administers treatment and procedures in accordance with BMC policy/procedure.

3) Identifies self to patients and families; wears ID badge 100% of the time.

4) Provides a safe environment for patients and staff by complying with hospital and departmental safety procedures. Fosters an environment that reflects teamwork by offering to help those who are in need and demonstrates respectful communication with all co-workers. Develops and maintains good human relation skills.

5) Participates with educational activities, unit staff meetings and is knowledgeable of emergency procedures. Maintains basic Cardiac Life Support Certification, day away validations and attends mandatory in-services to maintain skills competency.

6) Fosters an environment that reflects teamwork by offering to help those who are in need and demonstrates respectful communication with all co-workers.

7) Take vital signs/assessments

8) Acts as patient/family advocate. Provides for patient safety. Assists ambulatory patients in a safe manner..

9) Has knowledge of care of patients with latex, other allergies

10) Apply simple dressings both sterile and non-sterile

11) Take charts from patients for logging into book. Brings paper work to appropriate location. Log patient into book. .

12) Provides patients with comfort measure; blankets, etc.

Required Work Experience: 

1) 1-3 years

Preferred Work Experience: 

1) None listed

Skills and Competencies: 

1) CPR, Safety Education, Point of Care Validation, Self Learning Module, written test, direct clinical observation

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

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Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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