Nursing Assistant NA CNA Float Pool Nights

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

1d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant assists with patient care throughout nursing areas and is responsible for safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services, and appropriate documentation of services rendered. The role also functions as an Observer for patients on a patient care unit who have been assessed as requiring constant observation to maximize their safety. The Nursing Assistant performs general receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations and needs to understand patients’ conditions to ensure their care and safety. This position provides direct and indirect care under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. It includes observing, obtaining, and reporting patient data and status to the assigned RN, as well as responding to increases in acuity and emergent situations as directed by nursing staff. The Nursing Assistant supports patient and family-centered care, safety and quality practices, compliance, and ongoing professional development.

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.
Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience.

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 increases in 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.
Perform general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient nursing-unit operations.
Maintain current knowledge and certification, including BLS, and function as a preceptor to new employees.
Use two patient identifiers before procedures; follow hand hygiene, universal precautions, PPE, hazardous-material disposal, and patient fall-prevention practices.
Conduct patient safety rounds using SBAR principles, communicate identified safety risks through the chain of command, and use proper body mechanics and patient lifts as needed.
Use required 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.
Consider individual age and cultural needs, interact sensitively with diverse populations, and use resources such as interpreter services when appropriate.
Work three 12-hour night shifts per week, every third weekend, and every other holiday.