Nursing Assistant NA Float Pool Per Diem

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

1d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides direct and indirect 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 appropriately documenting services rendered. The Nursing Assistant also serves as an observer for patients on a patient care unit who have been assessed as needing constant observation to maximize their safety, and performs receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations. The role requires understanding patients’ conditions to help ensure their care and safety. This position is in the SSH Med Surg Floats department at South Shore Health’s Weymouth facility. The listed shift is night, with a schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week, every third weekend, and every other holiday. The posting lists full-time status and 36 budgeted hours. Compensation is $19.10–$27.30.

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 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 patient acuity and emergent situations as directed by nursing staff.
Safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher, provide dispatch services, and document services rendered.
Provide constant observation for patients assessed as requiring it to maximize their safety.
Perform receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient nursing-unit operations.
Maintain current knowledge and certification, including BLS; function as a preceptor to new employees; and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
Build professional working relationships with colleagues across disciplines and stay informed about hospital policy and procedure changes.
Promote safety by verifying patient identity with two identifiers, understanding emergency roles, following hand-hygiene and universal-precaution practices, using and disposing of protective equipment appropriately, and maintaining awareness of how to access MSDS sheets.
Recognize fall risks and use appropriate safety devices and interventions; conduct patient safety rounds using SBAR principles; communicate safety risks through the chain of command; and use proper body mechanics and patient lifts as needed.
Use department and unit software applications and understand downtime procedures.
Follow legal, regulatory, ethical, and organizational requirements; protect patient privacy and security; report potential compliance issues; and complete mandatory compliance, privacy, and security education.
Respect patient and family values, preferences, and expressed needs; recognize their role in care; collaborate with them in planning, implementing, and evaluating care; and welcome family participation according to patient preferences.
Consider individual needs, apply age and cultural awareness, provide sensitive care to diverse populations, and use resources such as interpreter services and online sources.