HUC-Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Southcoast Health is hiring an HUC-Nursing Assistant at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This position is scheduled for 36 hours on a day/evening shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a rotation that includes every other weekend and every other holiday. A $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are also eligible. Under the general supervision of the Manager, Patient Care or designee, the HUC-Nursing Assistant performs office, secretarial, and related duties supporting the assigned unit, along with patient-care duties such as basic care, personal hygiene, mobility, nutritional support, and maintaining the patient environment. The role coordinates services and daily activities for the nursing unit, including ancillary services and equipment or supply requests, and assists the Manager, Patient Care or designee with duties as directed. The stated hourly pay range is $19.56 to $27.07, with the pay rate determined by experience. Southcoast Health describes its workplace as inclusive and highlights its well-being culture, competitive pay and benefits, earned time off, employee wellbeing program, 403(b) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance and federal loan forgiveness programs, and professional growth and leadership-training opportunities. Certain benefits are available to regular-status employees scheduled to work at least 24 hours.
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 qualify for an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Computer skills, including knowledge of the Meditech computer system.
- Related secretarial experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform office, secretarial, and related duties for and in support of the assigned unit.
- Perform patient-care duties, including basic care, personal hygiene, mobility, nutritional support, and maintaining the patient environment.
- Coordinate services to ensure completion of the 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 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.
- 403(b) 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
