Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Safety

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist in patient care across nursing areas and ensure safe transport of patients. The role includes documenting services rendered and supporting dispatch and receptionist duties on a unit.

The candidate should maintain BLS certification and communicate effectively, with a focus on safety, proper patient identification, and collaboration with the health care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred.
• BLS - Basic Life Support required.
• Basic medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct/non-direct patient care under the supervision of licensed personnel.
• Observes, obtains and reports patient data/status to the assigned RN.
• Responds to acuity and emergent situations as directed by nursing staff.
• Safely transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher and performs dispatch duties as needed.
• Continuously participates in a Culture of Safety and accurate documentation of services rendered.

Skills

BLS certification

Effective communication

Documentation

Basic computer skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist in patient care across nursing areas and ensure safe transport of patients. The role includes documenting services rendered and supporting dispatch and receptionist duties on a unit.

The candidate should maintain BLS certification and communicate effectively, with a focus on safety, proper patient identification, and collaboration with the health care team.