HUC-Nursing Assistant

Southcoast Health System; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A culture of well-being

Competitive pay and benefits

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Tuition assistance

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

A community-focused health organization in Massachusetts is seeking a HUC-Nursing Assistant I to perform various patient care and office tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include coordinating unit activities and providing essential patient support like mobility and personal hygiene care. Applicants must have a high school diploma, Nursing Assistant Certification, CPR certification, and over three months of experience. The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus and various benefits including tuition assistance and a competitive pay package.

Qualifications

• Must have Nursing Assistant Certification in Massachusetts.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Over three months of related work experience required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and the COVID-19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of office and patient care duties under supervision.
• Coordinate daily activities and ancillary services for the nursing unit.
• Assist the Patient Care Manager with patient care tasks.
• Support unit operations to ensure timely completion of daily activities.

Skills

Computer skills including knowledge of Meditech system

Basic patient care skills

Personal hygiene assistance

Mobility support

Nutritional support

Education

Completion of four years of high school

Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented HUC-Nursing Assistant I

*$1,500 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)

Hours: 36hrs

Shift: Evening/Night shift, 7:15pm - 7:15am with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

Benefits

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision of Manager, Patient Care or Designee, perform a variety of office, secretarial and other related duties both within and in support of assigned unit as well as a variety of patient care duties including basic care, personal hygiene, mobility, nutritional support, maintaining patient environment, etc. Responsible for efficient and effective coordination of services which ensure completion of daily activities of individual assigned nursing unit. Plan, organize, and direct all unit patient focused support activities including but not limited to coordinating ancillary patient/unit services and requests for equipment/supplies. Assist the Manager, Patient Care or Designee with patient care and other related duties and responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of four years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training.
• Nursing Assistant Certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• Computer skills including knowledge of the Meditech computer system and related secretarial experience are preferred.
• Over three months of related work experience required.
• Nursing Assistant Certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or equivalent required.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID-19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Compensation

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.