Nursing Assistant NA CNA IMCU Days Eves Nights

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant assists with patient care throughout nursing areas under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. The role includes safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, providing dispatch services, and documenting services rendered. The Nursing Assistant may also function as an observer for patients assessed as requiring constant observation to maximize their safety, and performs receptionist and clerical duties that support efficient nursing-unit operations. The employee needs to understand patients’ conditions to help ensure their care and safety. This full-time position is in the IMCU and has day, evening, and night shift options. The posted compensation range is $19.10–$27.30. The Nursing Assistant maintains current knowledge and certification, including BLS, and supports safe, compliant, patient- and family-centered care. The role also includes using required unit software, responding to feedback, and working professionally with colleagues across disciplines.

Requirements

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and non-direct patient care under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
Observe patients, obtain patient data and status, and report findings to the assigned RN.
Respond to changes in patient acuity and emergent situations as directed by nursing staff.
Safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher, provide dispatch services, and document services rendered.
Function as an observer for patients assessed as requiring constant observation for safety.
Perform receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations.
Maintain current knowledge and certification, including BLS, and serve as a preceptor to new employees.
Verify patient identity using two identifiers before procedures and follow safety, infection-control, and emergency-preparedness practices.
Recognize patient fall risks, use appropriate safety devices and interventions, conduct safety rounds using SBAR principles, and communicate safety risks through the chain of command.
Use proper body mechanics and patient lifts as needed.
Use department and unit software and understand downtime procedures.
Follow applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, and organizational requirements; report potential compliance issues.
Respect patient and family values, preferences, and expressed needs, and involve them in care according to patient preferences.
Provide culturally and age-sensitive care and use resources such as interpreter services when appropriate.