HUC-Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Manager, Patient Care, or designee, the HUC-Nursing Assistant performs office, secretarial, and related duties for the assigned unit, along with patient-care duties such as basic care, personal hygiene, mobility assistance, nutritional support, and maintaining the patient environment. The role coordinates services to ensure completion of the unit’s daily activities and organizes and directs patient-focused support activities, including coordinating ancillary services and requests for equipment and supplies. The position also assists the Manager, Patient Care, or designee with patient care and related duties as directed. This position is based at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and is scheduled for 36 hours on a day/evening shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Weekend and holiday rotation is required, including every other weekend and every other holiday. The listed pay range is $19.56–$27.07 per hour, determined based on experience. A $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are also eligible.
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, once hired, be exempt for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt from vaccination.
Nice To Haves
- Computer skills, including knowledge of the Meditech computer system.
- Related secretarial experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform office, secretarial, and other related duties for and in support of the assigned unit.
- Perform 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 related duties as directed.
Benefits
- $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
