HUC-Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Southcoast Health is hiring a HUC-Nursing Assistant for a 40-hour position at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Under the general supervision of the Manager, Patient Care or designee, this role performs office, secretarial, and related unit support duties as well as patient care tasks, including basic care, personal hygiene, mobility assistance, nutritional support, and maintaining the patient environment. The HUC-Nursing Assistant coordinates services and daily activities for the assigned nursing unit, organizes and directs patient-focused support activities, and coordinates ancillary services and requests for equipment and supplies. The role also assists the Manager, Patient Care or designee with patient care and other duties as directed. The schedule includes two 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m. shifts and two 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. shifts, with every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday rotation. The position offers a $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; eligible rehires must have been separated for more than one year. Pay is based on experience and ranges from $19.56 to $27.07 per hour. Southcoast Health describes itself as a not-for-profit health system serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island and emphasizes inclusive, ethical workplaces and community-focused care.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of four years of high school, plus additional specialized courses or training.
- Nursing Assistant Certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or equivalent.
- Current CPR certification.
- More than three months of related work experience.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or be exempt for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
Nice To Haves
- Computer skills, including knowledge of the Meditech computer system.
- Related secretarial experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform office, secretarial, and related duties within and in support of the assigned unit.
- Provide patient care duties, including basic care, personal hygiene, mobility assistance, nutritional support, and maintaining the patient environment.
- Coordinate services to ensure completion of the assigned nursing unit’s daily activities.
- Plan, organize, and direct unit patient-focused support activities.
- Coordinate ancillary patient and unit services and requests for equipment and supplies.
- Assist the Manager, Patient Care or designee with patient care and other related duties as directed.
Benefits
- $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; rehires separated for more than one year are also eligible.
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous Earned Time Off package.
- Employee Wellbeing Program.
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match.
- Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
