Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department (24hrs/week days)

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, dispatch services, documenting services rendered, and functioning as an observer for patients assessed as requiring constant observation to help maximize their safety. The Nursing Assistant also performs receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations and must understand each patient’s condition to help ensure appropriate care and safety. The position is in the Emergency Department and is budgeted for 24 hours per week on day shifts. The schedule includes every other weekend and rotating holidays. Compensation is $19.10–$27.30 per hour. Prior Nursing Assistant experience in an acute-care or hospital setting is required; Emergency Department experience is strongly preferred. The role includes observing, obtaining, and reporting patient data to the assigned RN; responding to changes in acuity and emergencies as directed; maintaining BLS certification; and supporting new employees as a preceptor. The Nursing Assistant is expected to contribute to patient and staff safety, follow applicable clinical, privacy, security, and compliance policies, use required department software, and provide respectful, culturally aware, patient- and family-centered care.

Requirements

Prior Nursing Assistant experience in an acute-care or hospital setting is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
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.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Department experience is strongly preferred.
High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
Observe, obtain, and report patient data and status to the assigned RN.
Respond to changes in acuity and emergent situations as directed by nursing staff.
Safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher and provide dispatch services.
Document services rendered accurately.
Serve as an observer for patients assessed as requiring constant observation to maximize their safety.
Perform receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient nursing-unit operations.
Maintain current knowledge and required certification, including BLS certification.
Function as a preceptor to new employees.
Follow patient-identification, hand-hygiene, universal-precautions, PPE, hazardous-material disposal, fall-prevention, and other safety procedures.
Conduct patient-safety rounds using SBAR principles and communicate identified safety risks through the chain of command.
Use proper body mechanics and patient lifts as needed.
Use required departmental software applications and understand downtime procedures.
Comply with legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, and other applicable policies and procedures; report potential compliance issues to appropriate leadership.
Respect patient and family values, preferences, and needs, and collaborate with them in planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to patient preferences.
Provide sensitive, age- and culture-aware care and use resources such as interpreter services when appropriate.