What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant - Pediatrics Per Diem position at Merrimack Health?
At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this position is $17.05 – $25.34, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.
Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.
Eligible employees may also participate in comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, paid time off, and wage increase programs, depending on position type (full-time, part-time, or per diem) and applicable eligibility criteria.
Position Summary: Nursing Assistant, Pediatrics. Per Diem Various Shifts Lawrence campus
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 serve—competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off, and free parking.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
Location: Merrimack Health · Pediatrics
Schedule: Per Diem, All shifts, per diem